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IVC Filter Injury Lawsuit

Cook Celect IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Pennsylvania

A lawsuit has been filed by a man from Pennsylvania whose IVC filter broke and became embedded in his heart.

/ May 20, 2016

Invokana Amputation Risk Under Review by FDA

FDA investigates study linking diabetes drugs Invokana and Invokamet with a doubled risk of leg, foot, and toe amputations.

/ May 20, 2016

Pain, Seizure Drug Lyrica May Triple Risk of Birth Defects

Study finds a 6% risk of major birth defects from first-trimester exposure to Lyrica, a popular anti-seizure and pain medication.

/ May 19, 2016

OVERTIME: Bad for the Economy or About Time?

Anyone making under $47,476 ($913 a week) will automatically qualify for time-and-a-half pay when they work 40 hours a week or more, according to a new rule announced by the White House.

/ May 18, 2016
E-cigarette explosion

E-Cigarette Explosion Injuries On the Rise [WARNING: Graphic]

In the last decade, millions of smokers switched to vaping e-cigarettes thinking it was safer. Unfortunately, over 150 explosions have been reported and dozens of people have been severely burned, blinded, or permanently scarred.

/ May 17, 2016

Supreme Court Backs Off Obamacare Birth Control Mandate

The U.S. Supreme Court has sent a lawsuit challenging the Obamacare "abortion pill" mandate back to lower courts.

/ May 16, 2016

Warren Buffet Bets Big on Apple, Yahoo

The "Oracle of Omaha" has bought a $1 billion stake in Apple and offered to buy out Yahoo.

/ May 16, 2016

WTF, TSA? Passengers Express Outrage At Insane Lines

TSA asks Congress for more money as airport wait-times skyrocket. What does this mean for your travel plans?

/ May 13, 2016

Saudis “Supported” 9/11 Hijackers, Says Commission Member

Is Obama protecting the Saudis? We think it's time to release those 28 pages.

/ May 12, 2016
Photo by MIT

Scientists Develop “Second Skin” to Fight Wrinkles

Scientists at MIT have created a new material that can temporarily tighten skin, smooth wrinkles, and potentially deliver medications to treat psoriasis or eczema.

/ May 12, 2016