It has been over a year since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled all medications containing ranitidine, including both over-the-counter and prescription forms of Zantac. You may have taken Zantac to control your heartburn or symptoms of acid reflux.…
Are you among the many parents in North Carolina and throughout the country whose child suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Nothing can keep a child lying awake in discomfort at night more than a bad case of GERD. Perhaps…
If you or a loved one works on or around ships in the Carolinas, across the country or internationally, you may feel grateful that regulations prevent the use of materials containing asbestos on ships. You may be like many who…
When you are at work, you may not be thinking about the possible unseen risks you could be facing in your North Carolina workplace or encountering while doing your job. Exposure to certain material, like asbestos, could elevate your risk…
If you suffer from acid reflux, ulcers or similar ailments, you and many other North Carolina residents may find relief from a prescription your doctor wrote for ranitidine. Under the brand name Zantac, ranitidine helps to reduce the acid your…
You might be one of many people in North Carolina who struggle with heartburn. Symptoms of heartburn can mimic a heart attack, so if you have chest pain, trouble breathing or similar issues, it’s always best to seek immediate medical…
Many North Carolina residents spend decades of their lives commuting to and from work every day in order to earn an income to help make ends meet at home. As you carry out your typical duties of an average work…
When you purchase a medication off the shelf at your local North Carolina pharmacy, you probably assume it’s safe to use. After all, they wouldn’t sell it if it was dangerous, right? In reality, use and distribution of potentially harmful…
Chances are, you noticed the symptoms long before your loved one received the diagnosis. However, once doctors confirmed that your loved one had mesothelioma, it is likely that your world turned upside down. You may still be reeling, looking for…
N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is a molecular compound that forms when certain types of amines react to nitrosating agents. It is not uncommon for NDMA to be present at low levels in certain foods, such as cheese or roasted meats. Scientists have…
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