Category: Health News
IKEA Pays $50M Settlement in Dresser Death Lawsuits
The settlement ends wrongful death lawsuits filed by the families of three boys who died when the now-recalled IKEA dressers tipped over.
Testosterone Ups Blood Clot Risk by 63% In First 6 Months
Men who start testosterone therapy are 63% more likely to have a Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in the first 6 months of treatment, with the risk peaking at 3 months. Over 6,300 lawsuits have been filed by men who were injured...
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.
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.