Reglan Linked To Involuntary Muscle Movement
Reglan, the prescription drug used to treat gastrointestinal conditions in children and adults, is under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Also known by the generic name, metoclopramide, the drug has been linked to Tardive Dyskinesia, an involuntary muscle movement commonly found in the face or tongue, as well as body extremities.
Metoclopramide is the main ingredient found in gastrointestinal medicine and helps speed up the movement of a patient’s stomach muscles. The increase in movement shortens the time it takes for the stomach contents to empty into the intestines.
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Pedestrians, by law, now have more room to run and walk when on the road. A new law protecting pedestrian safety states that drivers must leave at least three feet of clearance between their vehicle and a pedestrian when passing. The decree is a continuation of a similar law for passing bicyclists.
As the weather cools towards winter, colds, flu’s and virus’s become more and more prominent. And with the cooler temperature comes an increased amount of time spent indoors for Mainers, enhancing the opportunity for germs to spread throughout your home and office.
The birth control drugs Yaz, Yasmin, and the generic Ocella, are under investigation by the 
On Sunday, September 13th more than 14,000 motorcyclists rode to support underprivileged children in the 28th annual 
Beginning September 12, a new 
With summer officially a thing of the past and cooler fall temperatures beginning to highlight the surrounding scenery, students are back in school. Between classes, extracurricular activities, and homework, children start the school day with gusto, with little rest until it ends. But with the added excitement of new classes, new friends, and new fun, comes the risk of unfortunate injury. Which is why we’d like to pass along a few back to school safety tips to you and your loved ones, to help make each and every school day a safe day.
Unofficially known as the end of summer, Labor Day is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of the American workforce. Highlighted by a long weekend, the holiday is a tribute to the contributions workers have made to the overall well-being of the United States.
For two weeks, Maine has joined its fellow states by increasing law enforcement over the Labor Day holiday. The extra on duty attention is the latest attempt to curb drinking and driving, which remains one of America’s deadliest driving offenses. In 2008, nearly 12,000 people died in highway accidents involving drivers with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit.