NuvaRing Problems Could Cause Blood Clots for Otherwise Healthy Young Women

The birth control Nuva Ring has been associated with an increased risk of blood clots, which could cause otherwise healthy young women to suffer deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, heart attacks, strokes or death. However, many women remain unaware of these potential NuvaRing problems, as… Read More

By Austin Kirk
February 4, 2009 | 3 Comments

Darvon and Darvocet Deaths Lead FDA Panel to Recommend Recall

UPDATE NOVEMBER 2010: Nearly two years after this recommendation, the FDA announced the recall of Darvocet and Darvon on 11/19/2010, indicating that data now links the medications to a potential risk of heart arrythmias, in addition to other side effects, such as suicide, overdose and death.… Read More

By Harvey Kirk
February 2, 2009 | 39 Comments