The autopsy on actor Heath Ledger has revealed apparently no foul play and no illicit drugs.
What was found was a combination of over-the-counter and prescription medications near his body. Apparently the prescription sleeping pills Ambien and anti-anxiety drugs were being used by the actor prior to his death.
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Pharmaceutical giant Merck, maker of Vioxx, has agreed to pay $4.85 Billion (yes billion!) to settle thousands of lawsuits filed by those hurt by the drug. As in this case with Vioxx, often it’s too late to do anything once you’re hurt by the side effects of a drug.
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On the heels of pulling certain children’s cold medications off the shelves, pediatricians testify about the efficacy of children’s cold medicines and why they shouldn’t be given to children even as old a 5 years also. As the pediatricians note, the common cold gets better on its own and the less you do the faster you get well.
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Researchers are learning the incredible potential in living plants to help save lives, especially those with cancer. Watch the video to learn more.
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Three weeks after receiving a shot of thousands of genetically altered viruses, an Illinois woman dies. This is part of a new clinical trial called gene therapy.
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Use of pain medication has almost doubled over the last 5 years. A combination of a growing elderly population and high demand has federal officials concerned about abuse.
The latest research released today shows a 42% increase in heart attacks with some diabetes drugs. Watch the end for the recommended alternative to these potentially dangerous prescription medications.
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