Autism Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy
A new study has found that pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children that display “autistic traits.”
DeVry Students Get Loan Forgiveness in $100 Million Settlement
Tens of thousands of DeVry University students will split a $50 million refund and another $50 million in loan forgiveness as part of a false-advertising lawsuit settlement.
Lymphoma Lawsuits Filed Over RoundUp Exposure Risks
Monsanto is facing a growing number of lawsuits from people who were diagnosed with cancer after years of being exposed to the weed-killer Roundup.
Generic Drugmakers Accused in Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Twenty states have filed a lawsuit against a group of generic drug manufacturers for allegedly conspiring to fix prices on an antibiotic and a diabetes medication, in violation of federal antitrust law.
FDA Confirms Bladder Cancer Risk for Actos
The FDA has concluded that the type-2 diabetes drug Actos (pioglitazone) can increase the risk of bladder cancer. The label will be updated with results from a 13-year study that found a 63% increased risk.
Pennsylvania Man Files Cook Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was seriously injured by one of the oldest blood clot filters still on the market has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical.
ConAgra to Pay $11.2 Million for Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
Nearly a decade after hundreds of people got sick from eating salmonella-tainted Peter Pan peanut butter, the company that sold it paid with a guilty plea to shipping adulterated food and an agreement to pay the largest criminal fine ever...
FDA Warning: Anesthesia May Cause Brain Damage in Kids
The FDA is warning about the risk of brain damage from repeated or lengthy use of anesthesia in children under 3 years old, or the unborn babies of pregnant women in their third trimester.
Utah Woman Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
Cook Medical has been sued by a woman who was injured by a blood clot filter that is associated with high rates of perforation through a major vein where it is implanted to prevent pulmonary embolisms.
Cuisinart Recalls 8 Million Food Processors Amid Reports of Tooth Injuries, Mouth Laceration
Conair has issued a massive recall for 22 models of Cuisinart food processors after receiving at least 69 reports of consumers finding broken pieces of the blade in their processed food, including 30 reports of mouth laceration and tooth injuries.