Abandoned, but not Buried: Meridia and Sibutramine Unlike many other dangerous prescription weight loss products, Meridia and its active ingredient were never officially banned by the FDA. The compound was saved from this fate by its manufacturers, including Abbott Labs.…
Review of Popular Hair Loss Products
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…
The Dangers of Online Pharmacies
It is no secret that pharmaceuticals, especially prescription medications, are not cheap. In fact, many people go without the medicines they need simply because they cannot afford the high cost. This sparks interest in a relatively new phenomenon – the…
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…
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…
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…
Benefits of Organic Cosmetics
Thanks to modern scientific advances and increasing environmental awareness, we now have more access to commercial organic products. This includes the rapidly-expanding organic cosmetics market. Most standard cosmetics include a wide variety of chemicals, preservatives, and contaminants, which can come…
Ginseng Benefits and Risks
Ginseng is a natural herb root with a huge list of claimed health benefits. Ginseng is a common active ingredient on product labels, found in everything from supplements and energy drinks to teas and even cosmetics. But is Ginseng truly…
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…
What is Titanium Dioxide?
Summary: Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most common ingredients in the LabDoor database. It is commonly used as a colorant in pharmaceuticals and supplements, as the compound that gives many pills and powders a bright white color. In…