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Actos Linked to Bladder Cancer

The FDA is issuing new warnings for the diabetes drug Actos, warning potential users of a higher risk of developing bladder cancer associated with prolonged use of this drug.  Bloomberg News is reporting that the manufacturer of the drug may face as many as 10,000 lawsuits in the United States over the increased cancer risk.  …


SSRI Antidepressants Linked to Birth Defects

In a series of articles, several women are speaking out about the effects that prescription SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) have had on their children. All of the women were told at the time of their pregnancies that although taking antidepressants posed some risks, the benefits outweighed the risks. They know now that medical professionals …