Month: June 2016
Tennessee Man Files Cook IVC Filter Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by a man from Tennessee who was implanted with a vena cava filter made by Cook Medical.
Major Study Links Victoza and Pancreatic Cancer
In a major clinical trial, three times as many patients on the diabetes drug Victoza developed pancreatic cancer compared to a placebo.
Taxotere Lawsuit Filed by Mississippi Woman Over Permanent Baldness
A growing number of lawsuits accuse Sanofi-Aventis of failing to warn about permanent hair loss from Taxotere, a powerful breast cancer chemotherapy drug.
FDA Slams Whole Foods for Serious Safety Violations
High prices for high-quality food? Not so fast. Take a look at where the food is coming from.
FDA Strengthens Kidney Warnings for Invokana, Other Diabetes Drugs
Diabetes patients on medications like Invokana have a higher risk of developing severe kidney problems, according to a new warning from the FDA.
Over 250 Women File Lawsuits Over Zofran Birth Defects
Over 250 lawsuits have been filed by women who had a baby with a birth defect after taking the anti-nausea drug Zofran during pregnancy.
W-18: World’s Most Dangerous Drug Still Legal in U.S.
Canada banned W-18 in May and legislation is pending to ban it in the United States. For now, the most dangerous drug in the world is still legal.
2nd Amendment Does Not Give Right to Concealed Carry
Supreme Court still has not decided whether the 2nd Amendment gives you the right to carry a firearm openly in public.
Hillary Clinton Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination
Here's a breakdown of Tuesday's presidential primary election results.
Getting High on Imodium Causes Heart Problems, FDA Warns
There is always some crazy new way people are getting high, and now we can add Imodium to list. But the risks include severe heart problems and death.