Category: Health News
Australia Bans Vaginal Mesh for Safety Risks
Australian safety regulators have banned the use of transvaginal mesh implants because the risks likely outweighs any benefits.
Flu Shot Only 10% Effective Against H3N2 This Year
Doctors are predicting a severe flu season in the U.S. after studies found that this year's flu shot was only 10% effective against influenza A (H3N2) and Australia suffered record-high numbers of flu illnesses.
FDA Urges Limbrel Recall for Liver and Lung Injury Risks
The FDA has asked Primus Pharmaceuticals to voluntarily recall Limbrel, a medical food that is advertised to treat arthritis, because it is associated with life-threatening liver injury and an inflammatory lung disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
43,000 Table Lamps Recalled Over Shock Hazard
A New York company is recalling about 43,000 of its industrial table lamps because of an internal wiring problem that could cause them to shock users, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Kroger Recalls Purified Water for Babies Over Mold Contamination
Kroger is recalling its Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with fluoride amid complaints of mold found in the containers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
E-Cigarette Liquids May Pose Lung Disease Risk
Some e-cigarette flavors may be more dangerous than others, but it is hard for researchers to find out what goes into various "vape juices."
Study Links Heartburn Drugs With Stomach Cancer
A new study has linked the long-term use of over-the-counter heartburn pills with a doubled increased risk of stomach cancer.
Toys”R”Us Recalls Clay Craft Kits Over Mold Contamination
Toys"R"Us is recalling about 6,000 "totally me!" clay craft kits over a potential risk of mold in the clay, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Libbey Bourbon Glasses Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Libbey has recalled thousands of 8-oz bourbon taster glasses because they can break during normal use.
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.