Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) recently issued a report examining the adverse effects talc may have on human health. While this…
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Infant Ibuprofen Recalled Due to Overdose Danger and Risk of Serious Side Effects
Drug-maker Tris Pharma has recalled infant ibuprofen from 3 retailers, due to problems with the medication’s concentration level. The product is a liquid meant for…
New Federal Program to Reduce Alarming Number of Nursing Home Re-Hospitalizations
As shocking as it is, 1 in 5 Medicare patients sent from a hospital to a nursing home will be sent back to the hospital…
Earplug Maker 3M Put Soldiers at Risk for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus, Alleges Case Resolved for $9.1M
Earlier this year, manufacturing giant 3M Company agreed to pay $9.1 Million to settle allegations that it knowingly sold defective earplugs to the U.S. military.…
What the FDA Intends to Do about Medical Device Safety
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced plans to change the process by which the agency approves new medical devices. Critics have been saying…
VA Nursing Home in Massachusetts Provides Substandard Care to Veterans
Boston, Massachusetts is renowned for its medical schools and hospitals, which provide some of the best treatment in the world. So, it’s all the more…
Global Investigation Reveals Damage Caused by Spinal Cord Stimulators
A worldwide investigation into the safety and oversight of medical devices has raised serious questions about the $400 Billion industry, how it is regulated, and…
FDA Declares War on Vaping Epidemic and Expands Its Investigation of Illegal Marketing to Kids
November has been a landmark month for e-cigarettes, as long-awaited changes are coming to the way e-cigarettes – and their flavors – are marketed, regulated,…
Hospital Safety Grades Posted: Are Red States Safer Than Blue States?
Like many important issues, healthcare often gets caricatured during elections – complex ideas are cramped into tweet-able slogans – and the political conversation skirts around…
Best Nursing Homes of 2018 Recognized by US News and World Report
After evaluating nursing homes across the country, US News and World Report has named the Best Nursing Homes for 2018. More than 15,000 facilities were…