Category: Health News
World AIDS Day 2016: Scientific Breakthroughs Bring Hope for Cure
Thursday marked the 28th anniversary of World AIDS Day, an international health campaign dedicated to promoting HIV/AIDS awareness, as well as mourning those who have died from the disease. Here are four scientific breakthroughs that give reason to believe a...
Are Food Allergies on the Rise? Experts Conflicted
More Americans than ever say they have severe food allergies, but the fact is there’s little evidence to support this claim, according to a panel of experts.
Tests Find Glyphosate in 29 Snack Foods and Cereals
Roundup weed-killer residues were found in Cheerios, Doritos, Pita Chips, Oreos, and dozens of other American snack foods.
LASIK Eye Surgeries May Cause New Vision Problems
Three months after LASIK eye surgery, nearly 50% of patients reported new vision problems they did not have before, according to a U.S. government study.
Arizona Man Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter that is associated with high rates of perforation has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical, joining over 1,175 similar lawsuits.
CVS Recalls Homeopathic Products for Kids Due to Belladonna
CVS recalls more homeopathic teething tablets and ear drops for kids after the FDA finds inconsistent amounts of belladonna, also known as "deadly nightshade."
FDA Pauses Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests
FDA pauses stronger lab test regulations, setting its sights on an incoming Trump administration with the agency in its crosshairs.
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.