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The holidays are in full swing. And while they can be a time of great joy and deep connection, they can also leave us feeling challenged and overwhelmed. For oncology patients and their caregivers specifically, the holidays may trigger stress, causing feelings of frustration or resentment. When patients are actively in treatment or dealing with difficult side effects, these feelings can be compounded with fear or sadness. According to experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of...

Zantac is a popular heartburn and acid-reducing medication. It’s generic name is Ranitidine. It is used in treating peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger–Ellison syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. On April 1, 2020, the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the Zantac recall, mandating all ranitidine products be recalled from U.S. markets. Major pharmacies, such as Walmart, Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreens offered refund for Ranitidine products. The FDA found out that Zantac contains n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA),...