Yaz Yasmin (Drospirenone)

Yaz and Yasmin are forms of oral birth control pills that use a relatively new synthetic progestin called drospirenone in combination with an older estrogen called ethinylestradiol. When they were new, Yaz and Yasmin were thought to be an improvement over older formulations, in part… read more

Effects of Zocor (Simvastatin)

Zocor is a drug prescribed to lower cholesterol in people with high cholesterol or high risk of developing high cholesterol or heart disease. Its active ingredient, simvastatin, is also sold bundled with other drugs as Vytorin and Simcor. It’s part of a class of cholesterol-lowering… read more

Hazardous Materials Violation Results in Multimillion Dollar Fine

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enacts and enforces federal trucking and motor carrier regulations. FMCSA regulations improve the safety of the nation’s public highways and decrease the risk of deadly Missouri truck accidents. FMCSA regulations prevent Missouri tractor trailer accidents by working to… read more