Category: Zantac

Cancer is unfortunately ubiquitous. It is estimated that almost 40% of people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. So, can we avoid this devastating and debilitating disease? 

Manufacturers of the generic form of Zantac as well as retailers have recently asked to be removed from the lawsuit surrounding the heartburn medication.

What happens when the risks of drugs outweigh the benefits or when drugs have unintended side effects? Pharmaceutical manufacturers are held liable for the products they create, but not everyone agrees with the current liability system.

According to new research, lifestyle changes can make an even bigger difference for heartburn than previously thought. The study examined information from over 42,000 women and showed that five specific lifestyle factors can have a significant impact on heartburn.

NDMA, or N-nitroso-dimethylamine is a probable human carcinogen that is found naturally in small amounts in soil and air. When the exposure to NDMA becomes high, however, it is toxic to our bodies.

Within the last eight months, the popular heartburn medicine, Zantac, was recalled worldwide, and pulled from the shelves. Now the Department of Justice has begun its investigation into GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi