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FDA Alerts Healthcare Providers of Recall by Med Prep Consulting

The US Food and Drug Administration is alerting healthcare providers and patients of a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of all products produced by Med Prep Consulting Inc. of Tinton Falls, NJ, a specialty pharmacy licensed by the state of New Jersey.

Mammograms Every Year or Every Other Year?

Quick – if you’re 55, how often should you have a mammogram? Every year or every two years? What if you have dense breasts? What if you’ve taken hormone therapy for menopause symptoms?

Heart Healthy and Cancer Free

Cancer doesn’t just show up on your doorstep one day. It takes years to develop. That’s why a healthy lifestyle – over time – makes such a difference.

Tougher Concussion Rules for Athletes

Coaches and trainers will no longer think twice about pulling an athlete out after a severe smack to the head.

Hormone Therapy Patients Have More Surgeries

To ensure hormone levels stay balanced and regulate the body, women who hit menopause may start hormone therapy. But menopause hormone therapies are not without risk.

Obesity Breaks Young Female Hearts

When body mass index is high, so is the likelihood of heart attack or stroke. Obesity, however, isn’t just an older person’s problem. The threat extends to individuals who are much younger.

Does Stroke Rx Cause Excess Bleeding?

People with abnormal heart rhythms are at a higher risk of getting blood clots, which can cause a stroke. A blood-thinning medication may help. But some questions remain if these medications cause the bleeding.

Sick of the Heat

Everybody wants to keep cool during the heat of the summer. New research shows that beating the heat may be especially important for the elderly with breathing problems.

One Less Worry for Preterm Babies

Babies born before the 37th week of pregnancy are considered preterm babies. Being born early can put babies at a higher risk for a variety of medical conditions.

Fewer Teens Vaccinated for HPV

Vaccines are important for babies, but teens should stay up to date on their vaccines as well. This is especially true for the tetanus, pertussis, meningitis and HPV vaccines.

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