Newer contraceptive pills may double the risk of a blood clot

Women taking birth control pills have the most modern double the risk of developing a blood clot that formulation makers oldest. This has given a new study. And although the overall risk of blood clots in both types of pill is still considered low, health authorities and sent the alert. Here we tell you...

FDA puts ophthalmologists in check by misleading advertisements

Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA for short) issued a letter to eye care professionals regarding their promotions and misleading advertising about laser treatments, known as LASIK, approved by the entity. This communication took place after noticing that some ads are often not adequately inform...

Healthy foods for your heart

A simple way to assist in the smooth functioning of the heart – it can even be quite pleasant – it’s healthy food choices that not only allow you to maintain a healthy weight but also help reduce blood pressure and blood sugar and blood cholesterol. In the month of September is World...

Silicone implants are safe and breasts remain on the market

An advisory panel of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA, for its acronym in English) United States recently confirmed that silicone implants used in breast reconstruction surgery, as well as to increase their size, do not cause health risks for women except in very rare cases. It also offered...

Increase consumption of snuff among young adults

A new study in the October issue of the journal American Journal of Public Health measured consumer trends and brand cigarette smoking prevalence in specific populations. The research, funded by Legacy, one of the largest organizations dedicated to the prevention and quitting of snuff, took to light...