Category: Health News
Study Links Birth Control and Depression
Women on hormonal contraceptive pills, patches, rings, and IUDs had higher rates of depression and antidepressant use — especially teenage girls — according to a massive new study in Denmark.
Oklahoma Woman Files Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
C.R. Bard has been sued by a woman who was injured by a temporary blood clot filter that was implanted more than a decade ago. Nearly 2,000 lawsuits have been filed nationwide by people who were injured by IVC filters.
Pennsylvania Woman Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter made by C.R. Bard has joined a federal litigation involving over 1,000 similar lawsuits.
Alabama Man Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter has joined a consolidated litigation involving nearly 1,000 lawsuits against Cook Medical.
Calcium Supplements For Bones May Hurt Your Heart
Calcium supplements may raise the risk of heart damage and plaque buildup in arteries, but a diet high in calcium-rich foods helps protect the heart, according to a new study.
Wonderful Pistachios Not So Wonderful With Salmonella
Wonderful Pistachios were linked to an outbreak of Salmonella in March. Now the FDA wants proof the company made changes to fix the problem and prevent another outbreak.
No Benefits of Testosterone for ‘Low T’ Found in Clinical Trials: Study
Men who take testosterone supplements for cardiovascular, sexual and physical function aren’t likely to see any benefits, according to a new study published in the medical journal PLOS ONE.
Abilify Lawsuits Centralized in MDL
Lawsuits filed by people who took the anti-psychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) and became addicted to gambling have been consolidated under one judge in Florida.
Open-Heart Surgery Device Linked to Deadly Infections
Did you recently have open-heart surgery? You may have been exposed to a deadly bacteria from a machine that kept you warm. The bacteria can take months or even years to cause symptoms.
FDA Reaffirms Safety of Xarelto in A-Fib Patients
After a comprehensive review, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that Xarelto (generic: rivaroxaban) is a safe and effective alternative to warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation (a-fib).