Month: November 2016
Alabama Woman Files Bard Eclipse® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit accusing C.R. Bard of selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about health risks.
Essure Safety Concerns Remain After FDA Updates Warnings
Thousands of women have spent years trying to get Essure off the market due to safety risks. Instead of a recall, FDA has strengthened warning labels and created an optional "Patient Decision" checklist.
5 Healthy Holiday Eating Strategies to Beat the Bulge
The holiday season is here again. And with it comes some of the best things in life - family, friends, and food...lots of it. The average American gains 5 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and spends the rest...
Exploding Turkey Warning Issued by Fire Experts
Last year, millions of people decided to deep fry their turkeys. Some of them burned their house down at the same time. Fire experts want you to know these safety tips to fry your bird.
Smith & Nephew Recalls Modular-Neck Hip Implants
Smith & Nephew is recalling all modular-neck hip implants due to a risk of metal poisoning and other side effects that may need surgery.
Growing Number of Lawsuits Filed Over Fish Oil Coated Hernia Mesh
Atrium Medical Corp. is facing more than a dozen lawsuits from people who developed inflammation, infections, or other injuries from hernia mesh covered in fish oil.
Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence Over the Next 20 Years
Artificial intelligence has gone mainstream. With major tech companies like Amazon, Google and Facebook making huge investments, there’s bound to be incredible developments in AI over the horizon. From deep-learning cyborgs to doomsday scenarios, here are five leading theories about...
No Aloe Found in Aloe Vera Gels from Walmart, CVS, Target
Lab tests on many store-brand aloe vera gels "showed no indication of the plant," but did find sugar substitutes, according to Bloomberg News.
FDA Bans Chemical in Pizza Boxes Linked to Cancer
All that pizza you ate in college really was bad for your health — but not why you think. You can burn off calories from cheese and bread, but not the chemicals in your pizza box that may still be...
Massive Earthquake Off Coast of Japan Sparks Fukushima Fears
A tsunami warning was in effect Tuesday for Japan's Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Honshu, threatening regions devastated in the 2011 mega-disaster that killed 20,000 people.