Category: Health News
Alabama Woman Files Bard Eclipse® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit accusing C.R. Bard of selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about health risks.
Essure Safety Concerns Remain After FDA Updates Warnings
Thousands of women have spent years trying to get Essure off the market due to safety risks. Instead of a recall, FDA has strengthened warning labels and created an optional "Patient Decision" checklist.
5 Healthy Holiday Eating Strategies to Beat the Bulge
The holiday season is here again. And with it comes some of the best things in life - family, friends, and food...lots of it. The average American gains 5 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and spends the rest...
Smith & Nephew Recalls Modular-Neck Hip Implants
Smith & Nephew is recalling all modular-neck hip implants due to a risk of metal poisoning and other side effects that may need surgery.
Growing Number of Lawsuits Filed Over Fish Oil Coated Hernia Mesh
Atrium Medical Corp. is facing more than a dozen lawsuits from people who developed inflammation, infections, or other injuries from hernia mesh covered in fish oil.
FDA Bans Chemical in Pizza Boxes Linked to Cancer
All that pizza you ate in college really was bad for your health — but not why you think. You can burn off calories from cheese and bread, but not the chemicals in your pizza box that may still be...
Could Tasmanian Devil’s Milk Cure Superbug Infections?
Get ready for the most random fact you’ll learn today: it turns out that milk from the Tasmanian devil, the same kind that tormented Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, could provide a useful weapon for treating antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
New Warning About Salmonella in Your Bag Salad Mix
Just a small amount of juice from damaged leaves in a bag of salad can massively stimulate the growth of Salmonella, a common food poisoning bacteria, according to a new study.
Popular Heartburn Drugs May Raise Stroke Risk
People who take over-the-counter heartburn drugs like Nexium could be up to 94% more likely to have a stroke, according to a new study.