Category: Health News
Experts Caution Against Using Zofran for Morning Sickness
Pregnancy experts have published updated guidelines for treating nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. They say the last resort should be Zofran, an anti-nausea drug that might cause birth defects like a "hole in the heart" or cleft palate.
Florida Woman Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard, joining a litigation involving over 1,225 cases.
Aria Qbit Baby Strollers Recalled
Aria Child Inc. recalled 29,400 Qbit baby strollers because they can suddenly collapse or pinch a caregiver's hand during unfolding. At least 18 children and parents were injured by bumps, bruises, falls, broken bones, or cuts that needed stitches.
Cialis Melanoma Lawsuits Centralized in Viagra MDL
Lawsuits involving men who developed melanoma (skin cancer) after taking the erectile-dysfunction drug Cialis have been centralized in one federal court, along with nearly 250 Viagra lawsuits.
EPA Study Confirms Fracking Contaminates Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its highly anticipated final report on hydraulic fracturing or “fracking,” confirming that the drilling process may contaminate drinking water "under some circumstances."
Pennsylvania Woman Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman who required multiple procedures to remove a blood clot-catching filter that became trapped in her body.
Generic Drug-Makers Charged in Illegal Price-Fixing Scheme
A federal antitrust lawsuit has found a widespread conspiracy in the generic drug industry to illegally reduce competition and boost prices on life-saving medications like antibiotics and diabetes drugs.
Texas Woman Files Recovery® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter that is associated with at least 27 deaths and 300 injuries has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard.
Autism Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy
A new study has found that pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children that display “autistic traits.”
Lymphoma Lawsuits Filed Over RoundUp Exposure Risks
Monsanto is facing a growing number of lawsuits from people who were diagnosed with cancer after years of being exposed to the weed-killer Roundup.