No one likes to talk about hair loss. However, with over $1 Billion spent each year on hair loss remedies, it is clear that many of the 40 million bald Americans are taking notice of these effects. Because hair loss…
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Common Adderall Side Effects
Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This medication uses two different types of active ingredients, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, to control the effects of ADHD for patients. However, a major concern with Adderall is the…
Generic vs. Brand Name Lipitor
1. The top generic competitor to Lipitor (atorvastatin) comes from Ranbaxy Laboratories. 2. Pfizer’s huge recent efforts to discount Lipitor with its $4 Dollar Lipitor Card have extended its battle with generic manufacturers. 3. Generics aren’t the only pharmaceutical products…
Top Accutane Side Effects and Other Concerns
1. What happened to brand-name Accutane? The product most commonly known as Accutane (Roaccutane), was pulled off the market by Roche and its subsidiary Hoffman-La Roche in 2009. 2. Why is Accutane no longer available? While the brand name product…
The Sources and Benefits of Vitamin D
An estimated 1 billion people have inadequate levels of vitamin D, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. How can we get vitamin D? And what are its biological functions and health benefits? Header Image: David Fulmer (Flickr) Infographic:…
Viagra vs. Cialis
Erectile dysfunction (ED) was once a topic rarely discussed, even in private. Now, ED treatments are among the most commonly advertised products on daytime television. With the glut of purported ED treatments flooding the market, two prescription treatment options have…
Review of Popular Anti-Aging Cosmetics
What is the science of aging? We all know the effect – dry, wrinkly, flaky skin. But the causes are also more straight-forward than you think. On a basic level, skin dries out as we age due to decreased efficacy…
Cosmetics for Acne and Eczema
Acne and Eczema are two of the most common skin ailments for Americans. Whether triggered by contaminants or predisposed through genetics, both conditions can cause embarrassing breakouts that you will want to control or cover up. Many people make the…
What Are Parabens?
Preservatives play an important role in our society. Many pre-processed foods include preservatives to extend shelf life. But did you know that many common cosmetics include preservatives as well, including parabens? Parabens show up in everything from makeup to toothpaste…
Ginkgo Biloba and Aspirin–Dangerous Side Effects
What Is Ginkgo Biloba? Ginkgo Biloba is one of the most popular herbal supplements in the world, used as a natural remedy for centuries in Asia. It has gained recent international attention as a supplement with the potential power to…