Category: Health News
Baby Food Contaminated With Heavy Metals, Study Finds
Many types of common baby foods -- fruits, vegetables and packaged entrees -- contain “measurable levels” of certain potentially dangerous heavy metals, a new study by Consumer Reports has found.
Hair Dryers Recalled Over Burn, Shock & Explosion Risk
Xtava has issued a nationwide recall for about 235,000 of its Allure and Allure Pro 2200W hair dryers over concerns they can catch on fire, which may cause burns, shocks and even explosions, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety...
Thyroid Drug Recalled for Ingredient Problems
A widely-prescribed thyroid medication is being recalled nationwide over problems with an ingredient, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday.
Texas Woman Files Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman from Texas who was injured by the Recovery® blood clot filter manufactured by C.R. Bard.
First Roundup Cancer Trial Ends in $289 Million Verdict for Plaintiff
Monsanto took a massive financial hit last week as a California jury sided with a former groundskeeper from San Francisco who claims he developed Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from using the company’s Roundup weed killer, awarding the man nearly $290 million in...
Florida Man Files Celect® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical on behalf of a man from Florida who was injured by a Celect® blood clot filter.
California Man Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from California has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical for injuries that were caused by a Günther Tulip® blood clot filter.
Florida Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Florida has filed a lawsuit after his Option® blood clot filter punctured his vein and could not be successfully retrieved.
Nearly 100,000 Vitamix Blenders Recalled for Laceration Hazard
More than 100,000 high-end blenders sold at Costco, Williams-Sonoma and other major retailers have been recalled over concerns the containers can separate from the base, exposing the blades and increasing the risk of lacerations to users.
Colorado Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Colorado has filed a lawsuit after her Option® IVC Filter perforated through her vein and could not be removed surgically.