World AIDS Day 2016: Scientific Breakthroughs Bring Hope for Cure
Thursday marked the 28th anniversary of World AIDS Day, an international health campaign dedicated to promoting HIV/AIDS awareness, as well as mourning those who have died from the disease. Here are four scientific breakthroughs that give reason to believe a...
[BREAKING] $1 Billion Awarded in Metal Hip Implant Trial
Six people who were injured by a metal-on-metal hip implant made by Johnson & Johnson were awarded over $1 billion by a federal jury in Dallas, Texas.
J&J Faces 13,000 Risperdal Lawsuits Over “Man Boobs”
Juries have awarded $75 million to boys who were prescribed Risperdal "off-label" as young children and grew female breasts, a condition also known as gynecomastia.
Are Food Allergies on the Rise? Experts Conflicted
More Americans than ever say they have severe food allergies, but the fact is there’s little evidence to support this claim, according to a panel of experts.
21st Century Cures Act Fails to Address Off-Label Marketing
The House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act, sending it to the Senate. Lawmakers eliminated a provision addressing the "off-label" marketing debate raging between the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry.
Tests Find Glyphosate in 29 Snack Foods and Cereals
Roundup weed-killer residues were found in Cheerios, Doritos, Pita Chips, Oreos, and dozens of other American snack foods.
Trump Taps Obamacare Critic as Health Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has named Tom Price, a healthcare expert and fierce critic of Obamacare, as his Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary.
LASIK Eye Surgeries May Cause New Vision Problems
Three months after LASIK eye surgery, nearly 50% of patients reported new vision problems they did not have before, according to a U.S. government study.
Arizona Man Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter that is associated with high rates of perforation has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical, joining over 1,175 similar lawsuits.
Bitcoin Basics: 5 Things You Need to Know About the World’s Most Popular Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is changing the way monetary transactions are conducted on a global scale. Here are five things you need to know about the future of money in the digital age.