Category: Health News
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Hits Illinois Veterans Home
A lawsuit was filed against a nursing home in Quincy, Illinois after 13 residents died of Legionnaires' disease and 61 more were sickened.
Lead Poisoning Test Kits Recalled for False Results; Millions of Children Possibly Affected
There’s a good chance millions of children in the U.S. will need to be tested for lead poisoning after a test kit used to diagnose the condition was found to produce false readings.
Florida Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Florida has filed a lawsuit after his "retrievable" Option™ IVC Filter could not be retrieved because it was tilted, embedded, and perforated through the wall of his inferior vena cava vein.
Ibuprofen May Affect Men’s Sexual Health, Study Finds
Taking a normal daily dose of the ubiquitous over-the-counter pain reliever ibuprofen may have the potential to cause a serious reproductive disorder in young men, a new study has found.
John Deere Recalls S4 Crossover Gator Utility Vehicles
John Deere is recalling the S4 Crossover Gator utility vehicles because the steering shaft can separate. There have been 9 reports of consumers who lost steering control.
Texas Man Files G2® X Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A man from Texas who was injured by a G2® X blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard, for selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about safety hazards.
Parents: Act Now to Meet School Vaccine Requirements
In some states, parents need to start scheduling vaccine appointments in January or February to make sure their children are up-to-date on immunization requirements for school.
Ravin Arrow Nocks Recalled for Injury Risk
A recall has been issued for over 220,000 Ravin Arrow Nocks after 23 people suffered finger injuries, including 6 serious injuries.
Claire’s Pulls Teen Makeup After Tests Find Asbestos
Claire's jewelry store has pulled several glittery makeup items off store shelves after allegations that they contain asbestos.