Close to 12,000 lawsuits have been filed against the maker of oral contraceptives, Yasmin and Yaz. These drugs have been found to increase the risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. As of July 31, 2012, Bayer, the maker of these oral contraceptives, has paid more than US$402 million inContinue reading “Birth control pills Yasmin, Yaz linked to blood clots, strokes, death: 11,000+ lawsuits”
Category Archives: Skin Ailments
Post-acne blemish: Why Asians are more prone
Okay, so the majority of us will get acne- from a pimple or two to full-blown-in-your-face lesions- at some point in our lives. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that affects Asians, but ever wonder why many Asians get dark or pigmented spots where the blemishes used to be- long AFTER the acne is treated? Asian skin,Continue reading “Post-acne blemish: Why Asians are more prone”