Category: Health News
News Outlets Barred from EPA Summit on Contaminated Drinking Water
Journalists from major U.S. news organizations were denied access on Tuesday to a summit in Washington whose goal is to establish a maximum allowable limit for certain toxic substances in drinking water, an issue that embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt...
Anti-HIV Drugs Linked to Birth Defects, FDA Warns
The FDA is warning that serious defects like spina bifida occurred in babies born to women with HIV who were being treated with dolutegravir, an ingredient in Juluca, Tivicay, and Triumeq.
Tahini Paste Sold at Walmart Recalled Nationwide for Salmonella Contamination
An Illinois company has issued a recall for tahini paste sold at Walmart and other major retailers across the U.S. after samples tested positive for contamination with salmonella, a potentially deadly foodborne pathogen.
California Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from California who was injured when her IVC Filter punctured through her vein has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers.
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Chronic Migraines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its approval of Aimovig (generic: erenumab), the first ever prescription medication designed to prevent migraine headaches.
Michigan Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man has filed an injury lawsuit after his Option® IVC Filter could not be removed because it was tilted and embedded in his vein.
USC Gynecologist Accused of Sexually Abusing Students
Dr. George Tyndall, a gynecologist at the University of Southern California (USC), was accused of inappropriate behavior and sexual abuse of young women since the 1990s — and USC allowed him to continue treating thousands of students until 2016.
Woman Sues Papa Murphy’s Pizza After Son Gets E. Coli, Nearly Dies From Kidney Failure
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who developed E. coli poisoning and went into kidney failure after eating Papa Murphy’s pizza and salad has filed a lawsuit against the company seeking damages for her son’s injuries.
New York Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from New York filed a lawsuit after her "retrievable" IVC Filter could not be removed because it was tilted and embedded in her vein. The lawsuit accuses Rex Medical and Argon Medical Devices of selling a defective product...
Louisiana Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Louisiana who was injured by a defective blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical for selling a dangerous medical device and failing to warn about severe, life-threatening risks.