Australia Bans Vaginal Mesh for Safety Risks
Australian safety regulators have banned the use of transvaginal mesh implants because the risks likely outweighs any benefits.
Flu Shot Only 10% Effective Against H3N2 This Year
Doctors are predicting a severe flu season in the U.S. after studies found that this year's flu shot was only 10% effective against influenza A (H3N2) and Australia suffered record-high numbers of flu illnesses.
Ford Recalls F-150 Pickups, Explorer SUVs Over Seat Cushions That May Fail in Crash
Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for more than 202,000 F-150 pickup trucks and Explorer SUVs in North America for potentially defective front seat cushions that can come loose and fail to hold passengers in a crash.
FDA Urges Limbrel Recall for Liver and Lung Injury Risks
The FDA has asked Primus Pharmaceuticals to voluntarily recall Limbrel, a medical food that is advertised to treat arthritis, because it is associated with life-threatening liver injury and an inflammatory lung disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders
About 1,100 Metabo Rat Tail Angle Grinders were recalled because the "on" switch can get stuck, posing a laceration hazard.
43,000 Table Lamps Recalled Over Shock Hazard
A New York company is recalling about 43,000 of its industrial table lamps because of an internal wiring problem that could cause them to shock users, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Kroger Recalls Purified Water for Babies Over Mold Contamination
Kroger is recalling its Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with fluoride amid complaints of mold found in the containers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Judge Upholds $110 Million Baby Powder Cancer Verdict
A judge in Missouri has upheld a $110 million jury verdict in favor of a woman who was diagnosed with cancer after using baby powder, after finding that Johnson & Johnson had a substantial link to Missouri.
Testosterone Lawsuit Set for Trial in January 2018
A federal judge presiding over 6,000 testosterone lawsuits has scheduled the first trial involving Eli Lilly's Axiron for January 28, 2018.
E-Cigarette Liquids May Pose Lung Disease Risk
Some e-cigarette flavors may be more dangerous than others, but it is hard for researchers to find out what goes into various "vape juices."