Category: Health News
Petland Puppies Linked to Infection Outbreak
At least 39 people across 7 states have fallen ill with Campylobacter infections that are linked to puppies at Petland.
Why are 9/11 Responders Still Getting Sick 16 Years Later?
Sixteen years have passed since the 9/11 attacks claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, more than 400 of whom were first responders. Since then, tens of thousands more have developed illnesses stemming from exposure to toxins at Ground Zero.
Medtronic MiniMed Infusion Set Recall
Medtronic is recalling certain MiniMed infusion sets for insulin pumps due to a risk of over-delivery of insulin, hypoglycemia, and death.
Dr. Formulated Baby Organic Liquid Recalled
Garden of Life, LLC voluntarily recalled "Dr. Formulated Probiotics Baby Organic Liquid" because it poses a choking hazard due to the thickness of the liquid if the instructions for use are misinterpreted.
Kansas Man Files Eclipse® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter manufactured by C.R. Bard has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about safety risks.
Food Products May Now Claim They Prevent Allergies
Baby foods and foods for young children may now claim -- for the first time ever -- that they can prevent peanut allergies, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Datascope/MAQUET Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recall
A recall has been issued for CS100i, CS100, and CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps made before June 30, 2017 due to the risk of a valve failure which prevents the balloon from inflating and deflating. The problem is associated with 1...
‘MasSpec’ Pen Can Diagnose Cancer in 10 Seconds
A revolutionary handheld device can identify cancerous tissue in 10 seconds or less, according to the results of a new study.
Pediatricians Advise Against FluMist Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending against the FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine for the second year in a row due to poor effectiveness.
Michigan Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who required a complex retrieval procedure because her IVC Filter became embedded in her vein has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers for selling a defective and dangerous device.