Category: Health News
Migraine Patch Under FDA Scrutiny for Causing Burns and Scars
FDA investigates "large number" of reports of severe skin reactions from the Zecuity® migraine patch.
Watch Out for Grill Brush Bristles in Your Burger
Grill brushes remove burnt-on gunk that clogs grill grates — but did you know they can be dangerous?
Texas Man Files Cook Günther Tulip IVC Filter Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by a man from Texas who was implanted with the Günther Tulip at a hospital in Dallas in July 2005.
General Mills Recalls 10 Million Pounds of Flour After E. Coli Outbreak
Check your cupboards… 10 million lbs of flour recalled for E. coli and 38 people are sick in 20 states.
First Drug-Resistant “Superbug” Could Be End of Antibiotic Era
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed the first case of a "superbug" infection that resists antibiotics of last resort.
Thousands of Women Injured by Essure Birth Control
Bayer is facing several lawsuits after more than 5,000 women were injured by Essure birth control.
States File Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Against Johnson & Johnson
California and Washington accuse J&J of violating consumer protection laws by using false advertising to sell vaginal mesh.
Coffee Workers at Risk for Incurable Lung Disease
Workers in coffee roasting plants are at risk for developing severe, incurable lung disease called "Popcorn Lung," according to the CDC.
Cook Celect IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Pennsylvania
A lawsuit has been filed by a man from Pennsylvania whose IVC filter broke and became embedded in his heart.
Invokana Amputation Risk Under Review by FDA
FDA investigates study linking diabetes drugs Invokana and Invokamet with a doubled risk of leg, foot, and toe amputations.