Pennsylvania Man Files Bard Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
C.R. Bard has been sued by a man who was injured by a blood clot filter that is linked to a 40% 5.5-year fracture risk. It was pulled off the market in 2005, but never recalled.
That Expensive New Cancer Drug Might Not Work
At least 50% of cancer drugs that were fast-tracked to patients by the FDA from 2008-2012 did not help them live longer or better lives. The most expensive drug also worsened quality of life. Even when these medications do not...
C.R. Bard Hit With Meridian® IVC Filter Injury Lawsuit
Over 1,100 injury lawsuits have been filed over C.R. Bard blood clot filters. The latest case involves a filter that was pulled off the market in 2013 without a recall.
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.