Mississippi Man Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
Studies show that nearly all patients who are implanted with Cook Medical's Celect IVC filter eventually develop complications. One of the most common and serious problems is the filter's needle-like wire legs penetrating through the vein and into nearby organs.
Eating Licorice During Pregnancy Could Harm Your Baby: Study
A new study suggests that pregnant women who eat licorice may be exposing their babies to an increased risk for cognitive difficulties later in life.
Lawsuit Claims Enfamil Baby Formula Packaging Unsafe
A whistleblower lawsuit claims the manufacturer of Enfamil baby formula downplayed the risk of defective seals that could result in spoilage or bacterial contamination.
U.S. Supreme Court Takes On Railroad Cancer Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide if railroad workers with cancer and other injuries on the job can choose to file lawsuits in certain states.
Cooking Rice This Way Could Kill You
Scientists are warning that a common method of cooking rice can expose you to a range of serious health problems including heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.
FDA Warns of Weight-Loss Stomach Balloon Side Effects
Dozens of injuries and four hospitalizations have been linked to ReShape and Orbera stomach balloons that were over-inflated with too much fluid or caused pancreatitis by putting pressure on organs.
Vaping Safer than Smoking Cigarettes, Study Finds
Cigarette smokers who switch to e-cigs or “vapes” can significantly reduce their intake of deadly chemicals, but only if they quit smoking completely, according to a new study.