Essure Birth Control Recalled in Australia
Bayer's permanent sterilization device Essure was recalled and pulled off the Australian market following numerous reports of severe injuries.
Abilify: The Drug Linked to Gambling Addiction
Abilify is an anti-psychotic medication that is made and sold by Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Bristol Myers Squibb. There are now around 200 lawsuits involving people who developed gambling addictions or uncontrollable urges to eat, shop, and have sex after taking...
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.
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.
$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.
Endo Pays $775M Settlement in 22,000 Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Endo International agreed to pay a $775 million settlement to resolve "virtually all known" vaginal mesh lawsuits in the United States.
Study Questions Seizure Risk of MMRV Vaccine
A new study in Australia has found no evidence of an increased risk of febrile seizures when the combination vaccine MMRV is given for the 2nd dose in the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) immunization series.
Grapefruit Juice and Some Drugs Don’t Mix
Eating grapefruit can be part of a healthy diet — but if you are on certain medications for blood pressure, allergies, or heart problems, grapefruit juice can interfere with the way the medicine works.
“Free Cruise” Robocall Company May Owe You $900
If you ever got an automated phone call offering you a "free cruise," enter your phone number to see if you can claim up to $900 as part of a class action settlement with Carnival, Caribbean, and Norwegian.
Study Questions Using Abilify for Depression
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by people who became addicted to gambling as a result of taking the anti-psychotic medication Abilify (aripiprazole) for depression and other mood disorders.