Month: August 2017
Pennsylvania Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by an Inferior Vena Cava Filter has joined over 2,300 people who have filed lawsuits against Cook Medical for selling a defective medical device and downplaying risks.
Dr. Martens Recalls AirWare Boots for Toxic Chemical
A recall has been issued for around 30,000 pairs of Dr. Marten's Vegan AirWare Boots because of the risk of chemical exposure.
Alabama Man Files Cordis IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who required open-heart surgery when his Cordis IVC Filter migrated to his heart within 6 days of implantation has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers for selling a defective medical device.
Under 50% of Teens Up-To-Date on HPV Vaccines
While 60% of parents are vaccinating their teenagers against human papillomavirus (HPV), only 43% are up-to-date on all of the recommended doses of the vaccine, according to U.S. health officials.
Poor Sleep May Increase Risk for Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that even a little sleep loss can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia.
Polaris Recalls 2017 GENERAL Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris recalled 1,600 of the model-year 2017 GENERAL and Hunter off-road vehicles because inconsistent tire pressure information can result in improperly-inflated tires, posing a crash hazard.
Costco Chicken Skewers Recalled for Listeria Risk
Around 20,446 pounds of fully-cooked chicken skewers that were sold at Costco were recalled due to a risk of Listeria contamination.
5 Reasons You Should Never Drink Water Out Of A Plastic Bottle Again
Everyone knows it’s important to get plenty of water everyday, but studies have found that drinking it out of a plastic bottle can be bad, both for you and the environment. Here are 5 reasons to avoid plastic water bottles...
$417 Million Awarded in Baby Powder Cancer Trial
A jury in Los Angeles awarded $417 million to a 63 year-old woman who was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer after using talcum powder in Johnson Baby Powder for around 50 years.
Illinois Woman Files OptEase® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who required emergency open-heart surgery to remove several broken pieces of an OptEase IVC filter has filed a lawsuit against Cordis Corporation and Johnson & Johnson in Illinois.