Category: Health News
Artificial Intelligence Program Detects Skin Cancer as Good as Doctors
Researchers at Stanford University have created an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can identify skin cancer nearly as good as a dermatologist, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.
Insulin Class Action Blames 1000% Cost Increase on Price-Fixing
A class action lawsuit accuses drug-makers of illegally jacking up the price of insulin so they could profit off diabetics who need it to survive.
Vein Filter Injury Lawsuit Filed by Michigan Man
A man who was injured by an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical for downplaying the risk of side effects.
Judge Allows Roundup Labels to Include Cancer Warning in California
California can require Monsanto to label its popular Roundup weed killer as a possible cancer threat even though the company insists the product is harmless to humans, a judge in Fresno has tentatively ruled.
CDC Issues Bird Flu Travel Warning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new travel warning about a strain of bird flu that has been linked to nearly 100 deaths in China over the past four years.
Lawsuit Filed Over Failed IVC Filter Removal
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who has an IVC filter permanently embedded in his body. The filter tilted and got stuck in his vein within 2 months. He is at risk of sudden death or life-threatening injuries...
Illinois Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
Lawsuits have been filed by people who say C.R. Bard's "new-and-improved" Denali IVC filter has similar safety risks as older designs — including filter fracture and embolization of broken pieces to the heart.
Eat Less, Live Longer: How Calorie Restriction can Increase Longevity
Put down the cake and listen up. A new study has found that reducing the number of calories you eat each day can help you live a significantly longer life.