Mumps

Mumps Outbreak Linked to Vaccine Shortfalls

As an increased number of mumps cases have been reported across the U.S. since the beginning of the year, some health officials say it may be time to consider adding a new vaccination dose to current immunization guidelines.

/ March 16, 2017
Florida Woman Files Cook IVC Filter Lawsuit

Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Florida

The FDA recommends removing IVC filters within 29 and 54 days, ideally. Recent studies show that 39% of Celect® filters puncture the vein within 30 days, often into nearby organs. This can make the filter impossible to remove and result...

/ March 16, 2017
Exploding Battery Injury Lawsuit

We Can Add Headphone Explosions to In-Flight Safety Hazards

An airline passenger suffered horrific injuries to her face when her battery-powered headphones exploded during a flight to Australia. Now that we know these batteries are dangerous, why does the U.S. still allow bulk shipments of these ticking time bombs...

/ March 15, 2017

Dangerous Heart Surgery Infection May Not Appear for 7 Years

Lawyers are helping people who had open-heart surgery find out how to get tested for M. chimaera, a "blood-eating" bacteria that can take up to 7 years to cause symptoms of infection.

/ March 15, 2017
Itchy Scalp from Head Lice

Head Lice Treatments Linked to Abnormal Behavior in Children

A new study has linked ingredients found in head lice and scabies treatment products to behavioral difficulties in children.

/ March 15, 2017
Swagway Hoverboard Explosion Deaths

Hoverboard Fire Kills 3 Year-Old Girl in Pennsylvania

A charging hoverboard sparked a fire that killed a toddler and critically injured two other children in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Fire officials are telling parents to get rid of the dangerous toys.

/ March 14, 2017

Pregnant? Skip the Fancy Cheese Plate

Cheese is more dangerous in pregnancy than experts once thought. Hundreds of cheese products were recalled due to Listeria, a food poisoning bacteria that can cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

/ March 14, 2017
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Sex Toy Maker to Pay $10K Each to Customers Over Privacy Violation

Standard Innovation has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of collecting "highly intimate and sensitive data" from its We-Vibe vibrators without their owners' knowledge.

/ March 14, 2017
Vulto Creamery Raw Milk Cheese Recall

Lawsuit Filed Over Death Linked to Raw Milk Cheese

Whole Foods expanded a recall for raw milk cheese made by celebrity cheesemaker Jos Vulto after an outbreak of Listeria killed 2 people and infected 4 other victims. One victim is a newborn baby. The family of a 73 year-old...

/ March 13, 2017
Dietary Supplements

29 Dietary Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Male Sexual Enhancement Drug

A&H Focal is recalling 29 products marketed as dietary supplements because they may contain hidden drug ingredients which may cause health problems for some people.

/ March 13, 2017