Avandia Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack
In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found the risk of a heart attack was increased 43 percent among those taking Avandia. There is also a 64 percent increased risk of dying from cardiovascular causes while taking the drug.

Fosamax May Cause Osteonecrosis
Marketed by pharmecutical giant Merck & Co., under the names of Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva, the commonly-prescribed cancer and osteprorsis drugs, known as bisphosphonates, have users reporting serious side effects including osteonecrosis, or death of the jaw.

VIOXX linked to increased risk of heart attack & strokes
The popular arthritis drug Vioxx was pulled off the shelves worldwide after a clinical study confirmed concerns that it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, which can lead to serious and permanent injuries and death.

Malpractice Myths
Despite claims by the insurance industry, there is no evidence that soaring malpractice premiums are the result of sharp increases in the amounts of money paid out for malpractice claims. And, tellingly, industry executives are generally careful not to say that the tort reforms will result in premium reductions.