FTC Cracks Down on Homeopathic Remedies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on homeopathic products that make bogus or misleading claims on their labels and advertisements. Will it change anything?
Marijuana Medicine: How Pot Can Help Treat Substance Abuse, Mental Health Disorders
Despite what your grandmother told you about marijuana being a “gateway drug” that can lead to more harmful substances, a new study has found that medical cannabis may have quite the opposite effect.
FDA Stops Testing Food for Roundup
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended testing of foods like milk, corn, soy, eggs, and popcorn for residues of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup weed-killer.
Court Upholds $40 Million Jury Verdict in Jeep Fire Lawsuit
Judges upheld a $40 million award to the family of a 4 year-old boy who died in a Jeep that exploded into flames after a rear-end collision.
Common Mosquito may Transmit Zika, Dengue Fever in Same Bite
Of the 200 types of mosquitoes found in the U.S., only Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, has been found to spread multiple viruses including Zika and dengue fever, possibly at the same time.
Filters & Fractures: The Ongoing Saga of IVC Filters
Ray Rennell knew he was having a heart attack. Awoken in the dead of a cold November night by searing chest pain, he was, in a word, terrified. Would he make it to the phone to call 911? Would he...
Texas Woman Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter that has been linked to a 40% 5-year fracture risk. It was pulled off the market in 2010 with no recall.
China to Block iPhone Sales if Trump Declares Trade War
China has threatened to stop buying American goods, including automobiles and the popular Apple iPhone, if president-elect Donald Trump delivers on a campaign promise to impose massive tariffs on the country's imports.
Videos Show Recalled GoPro Karma Drone Falling From Sky
No one was injured, but videos show a person nearly being hit by a falling GoPro Karma drone. It's a good thing the recall was voluntary, because no government agency has authority over drone recalls.
Texas Woman Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter that studies have linked to a 43% perforation rate has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical.