Essure Birth Control Linked to 15,000 Adverse Events Last Year
Bayer's controversial sterilization implant Essure was linked to over 15,000 adverse event reports in 2019. The most common reports involved surgery to remove Essure, chronic pain, and menstrual irregularities.
Fast-Food Box Lawsuit Claims Toxic Chemicals Can Make You Sick
A woman from Florida filed lawsuits against 5 popular fast-food chains claiming she got sick from toxic chemicals in polystyrene food boxes.
FDA Pulls All Remaining Zantac Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical
The FDA ordered manufacturers to pull all remaining Zantac (ranitidine) heartburn pills off store shelves due to unacceptable levels of a cancer-causing impurity.
FDA Bans Electric-Shock Devices Used on Kids at Controversial School
The FDA has banned electric-shock devices that are used on disabled children at a controversial school in Massachusetts.
Home Depot and Safavieh Recall Dressers for Tip-Over Hazard
A pair of recalls were issued by Home Depot and Safavieh for dressers that failed stability tests and pose a tip-over hazard.
Crock-Pot Express Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed in Florida
A woman who was severely burned by an exploding Crock-Pot Express Pressure Cooker has filed a class action lawsuit in Florida.
Uber Safety Report Finds Nearly 6,000 Sexual Assaults
Uber has revealed startling statistics on the number of rapes, sexual assaults, murders, and deadly car accidents.
Another Year, Another Thanksgiving Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
This is the second Thanksgiving in a row that federal health officials have warned people not to eat romaine lettuce due to an outbreak of E. coli .
Common Vitamins May Interfere With Lab Test Results
Biotin (vitamin B7) in multivitamins, prenatals, and supplements for hair, skin, and nails can interfere with lab test results for heart attacks, hormone levels, and other serious health conditions.
First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against JUUL Labs
A grieving mother has filed the first wrongful death lawsuit against JUUL after her teenage son died of breathing complications that she blames on a vaping addiction that began when he was 15 years old.