You and Your Health

Drug Reporter brings you the news that matters most- news that affects your health. Many of the products consumers take every day under the supervision of a physician turn out to be dangerous later, causing serious side effects and complications for people of all ages.

Men

31.7% of men older than 20 have hypertension, and 70% will take at least one prescription medicine, according to the Centers for Disease Control. More men take medicine than ever; keeping informed of recalls and warnings is critical.
Women

23% of women between age 40 and 50 take antidepressants, which is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to overall prescription consumption in the US, which topped $307.4 billion in 2010. Stay informed and stay healthy.
Seniors

Among people older than 60, approximately 88% are using at least one prescription medicine, and more than one-third were taking 5 or more medications. Side effects and safety become very serious at such high percentages.
Adolescents

30% of teenagers use prescription medications, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Even among children under 12, more than 22% use at least one prescription drug.;asthma medication the most widely used.

Health Alerts

Drug Reporter is not for lawyers, it’s for consumers. We do our best to keep you informed of what’s happening in the world of personal injury: which companies are involved in lawsuits, which law firms are handling the cases.

FDA

The FDA is too small to investigate all claims for all drugs and medical devices on the market, and has a conflict when it comes to policing manufacturers .

Manufacturers

Drug manufacturers offer products without adequate testing in some cases, and the consumer pays a heavy price .

Drug Side Effects

Many drugs have serious side effects which are not known when the drug is first offered to the public, and only come out later when damage is done .

Type 2 Diabetes

Many medications are helpful in controlling type 2 diabetes, however certain medications have been linked to different types of cancer.

Product Liability

Manufacturers are responsible when the products they offer cause harm to the public. Making them pay is difficult and litigation is complex.

Bladder Cancer

The diabetes medication Actos has been linked to reports of bladder cancer; the medication has been banned in several countries already.

Health and Safety Matters.