Category: Health News
Tasigna Atherosclerosis Lawsuit Filed in California
The family of a California man has filed a lawsuit accusing Novartis of failing to warn about the risk of atherosclerosis from Tasigna.
California Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from California who was injured by the Celect® IVC Filter has filed a federal lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical.
How to Avoid Instant-Pot Pressure Cooker Explosions
The Instant-Pot pressure cooker was one of the Top 5 best-selling products on Amazon.com this Black Friday, but buyer beware — it may pose a risk of explosions and burn injuries if used improperly.
E. Coli May Be Lurking in Uncooked Flour and Batter
Think twice about licking the spoon if you're making cookies, cakes, pies, or other home-baked goodies this holiday season. The risk of E. coli in your flour is higher than anyone expected, according to a new study published in the...
New Research Suggests Sugar May Increase Cancer Risk
A biologic mechanism in yeast cells may prove key to understanding the relationship between sugar and cancerous tumors, a new study out of Belgium has found.
Growing Concern About Teens ‘Juuling’ in Schools
There's growing concern about a dangerous new trend among teens that most parents have never heard about. It's called "juuling," and students are smoking them in classrooms, at parties, and at home.
FDA Warning on Deadly Risks of Kratom
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health advisory concerning the potential health risks of kratom, an herbal supplement the DEA is calling an “imminent hazard to public safety” since being linked to dozens of deaths.