Category: Health News
Study Links Red Tattoo Ink and Cancer
Think twice before you get that rose or cherry tattoo. Red inks are linked to allergic reactions and even cancer.
FDA Adds Stronger Warnings on Powerful Antibiotics
FDA is updating labels on powerful antibiotics to warn that the risk of severe, disabling side effects outweighs their benefit for treating less serious infections.
1st Case Selected for Cook IVC Filter Trial in 2017
With over 650 federal IVC filter lawsuits now pending against Cook Medical, a judge has chosen the first case to go to trial next year.
FDA Investigates Hair Loss Linked to WEN Cleansing Conditioner
Hundreds of women experienced balding, hair loss, and skin reactions from WEN Cleansing Conditioner, sold on QVC by celebrity stylist Chaz Dean.
Nearly 1,500 IVC Filter Lawsuits Filed in Federal Court
What happens when a medical device that is supposed to stop dangerous blood clots suddenly tilts, breaks, or moves somewhere else in your body?
5th Patient at Pittsburgh Hospital Dies of Mold Infection
A transplant patient who died from a fungal infection he got at a hospital in Pittsburgh has died, making him the 5th victim in an outbreak that began in 2014.
Nexium Lawsuit Filed in Tennessee
A man who developed severe kidney inflammation and needed dialysis after taking Nexium has filed a lawsuit.
$70 Million Awarded to Boy Who Grew Breasts After Taking Risperdal
A boy with gynecomastia who took Risperdal has been awarded $70 million by a jury in Philadelphia.
Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Texas
A woman from Ohio who has an IVC filter permanently embedded in her body has sued the manufacturers for failing to warn about safety risks.
The Surprising Reason You Shouldn’t Eat Raw Dough
Eating raw dough can be deadly, even if it doesn't contain eggs. What's the problem? E. coli in your flour — and your kids' play-dough.