Category: Health News
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.
Pain, Seizure Drug Lyrica May Triple Risk of Birth Defects
Study finds a 6% risk of major birth defects from first-trimester exposure to Lyrica, a popular anti-seizure and pain medication.
Scientists Develop “Second Skin” to Fight Wrinkles
Scientists at MIT have created a new material that can temporarily tighten skin, smooth wrinkles, and potentially deliver medications to treat psoriasis or eczema.
Is OxyContin’s 12-Hour Dosing Claim a Lie?
It's no secret that opioid painkillers are addictive. So why did OxyContin fuel an epidemic of abuse? Some say it doesn't actually last 12 hours, leaving many patients craving more — and Big Pharma knew it.
IVC Filter Lawsuits Filed Against Cook Medical, Boston Scientific
Over 750 lawsuits have been filed against multiple manufacturers of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. Lawsuits claim the filters break, tilt, migrate, and perforate the heart or lungs.