Why we need to improve heart health in Europe

Why we need to improve heart health in Europe

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in Europe. They cost the EU around 282 billion euros in 2021, more than the entire EU budget.[1] Sixty million people live with CVD in the EU, while 13 million new cases are diagnosed annually.[2] Behind these data are individual stories of suffering and loss, … Read more

Walgreens class action lawsuit claims store’s decongestant medication contains ingredient the FDA found ineffective

Close up of Walgreens signage, representing the Walgreens phenylephrine class action.

(Photo credit: Bruce VanLoon/Shutterstock) Walgreens Class Action Lawsuit Overview Who: Plaintiff Krystal Rampalli filed a class action lawsuit against Walgreen Co. Why: Walgreens allegedly falsely markets its medication phenylephrine as effective in relieving sinus problems. Where: The Walgreens class action lawsuit was filed in Illinois federal court. Walgreen Co. sells Wal-Phed PE nasal decongestant tablets … Read more

Parents reeling as ADHD medication shortage stretching into month 10 collides with school start

Parents reeling as ADHD medication shortage stretching into month 10 collides with school start

Stephen Murray spent six months taking his daughter to appointments to try to arrive at a diagnosis of attention difficulties that were keeping her behind in school. In June, she was finally diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and was prescribed Concerta (methylphenidate) to treat it. But the nearby pharmacies are out of her … Read more