CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are pulling Zantac and the generic form of the popular medicine for heartburn from drugstore shelves because of the growing concern that the products may contain small levels of nitrosodimethylamine, a possible carcinogenic chemical related to liver damage, according to The Washington Post.
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Therapy For Migraine
Studies have shown that about 19.6% of patients taking rimegepant for migraine relieved pain after two hours, compared with 12.0% in the placebo group.
Vitamin D Helps Our Immune System Stay Balanced During Cold and Flu Season
Vitamin D receptors and activating enzymes are present on the surface of all White Blood Cells. The role of vitamin D in maintaining a healthy immune system is very complex because the immune system must be perfectly balanced. If there is too much stimulation, autoimmune diseases can occur. With insufficient activity of the immune system, frequent infections can occur.
Talking Prescription Labels
En-Vision America ScripTalk sound labels are available at Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies.
New Study on Healthy Aging Launched
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee launched an investigation into healthy aging by requesting information from the United Kingdom for a new investigation into how science and technology can contribute to a healthier lifestyle in old age.
