Category: Health News
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.
Texas Woman Files Recovery® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter that is associated with at least 27 deaths and 300 injuries has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard.
Autism Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy
A new study has found that pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children that display “autistic traits.”
Lymphoma Lawsuits Filed Over RoundUp Exposure Risks
Monsanto is facing a growing number of lawsuits from people who were diagnosed with cancer after years of being exposed to the weed-killer Roundup.
FDA Confirms Bladder Cancer Risk for Actos
The FDA has concluded that the type-2 diabetes drug Actos (pioglitazone) can increase the risk of bladder cancer. The label will be updated with results from a 13-year study that found a 63% increased risk.
Pennsylvania Man Files Cook Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was seriously injured by one of the oldest blood clot filters still on the market has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical.
ConAgra to Pay $11.2 Million for Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
Nearly a decade after hundreds of people got sick from eating salmonella-tainted Peter Pan peanut butter, the company that sold it paid with a guilty plea to shipping adulterated food and an agreement to pay the largest criminal fine ever...