A common medication taken by more than 100 million worldwide for urinary tract infections has been linked to cancer.
Phenazopyridine — sold under various brand names including Azo, Pyridium, Prodium, Pyridiate, Baridium, and Uricalm — is available over the counter (OTC) in the US and UK at lower strengths and by prescription at higher strengths.
It works by numbing the lining of the urinary tract, which helps to lessen the symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs), which include burning, irritation, and discomfort, as well as frequent and urgent urination.
But now experts are warning the drug could cause cancer based on early evidence from animal studies. Continue reading
The FDA is forcing Pfizer and Moderna to use expanded warning labels about the risks of heart damage tied to Covid vaccines.
What if everything you thought you knew about anxiety – or ADHD – was missing the bigger picture? In a powerful episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast , Mel sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Tracy Marks to unpack the deep, often misunderstood connection between these two conditions. What she shared can shift not just how you understand your own mental health, but how you support the people you love. 
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President Trump touted a new executive order that would more closely align drug prices in the US with those sold in Europe and the UK, opening the door for drugs used by millions of Americans to become cheaper.
The medical establishment and the former Biden administration can assure America and the world about the safety and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines, but they cannot dispute the facts. People are dying in mass numbers. 
U.S. officials are recommending that adults aged 60 and up not receive the only available chikungunya vaccine after reports that older individuals who received the shot suffered severe symptoms typically associated with the chikungunya virus.
I was a third week Senior at Glenbrook North High School in 1965 – and I knew that something was wrong…
A doctor is calling for a ‘pause’ on a common medical test given to millions of people each year after research found it could be contributing to America’s cancer crisis.
The following letter was sent by Dr. Wm. D. Kelley, DDS, MS to patients who had been referred to him by other Doctors, and whose records were subsequently appropriated by agents of the FBI. Kelley subsequently submitted this to the Oklahoma Health Seeker for its Premier Monthly newsletter Issue, Volume 1, No. 1, April 1975.
Levothyroxine is a frequently prescribed drug in the United States, particularly for older people, as lower thyroid function can be associated with aging.
A pacemaker can greatly improve daily life, and many people can return to normal life quickly. However, it is important to maintain the device and be aware of certain lifestyle changes.