On May 19, 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced it will be discontinuing sales of its iconic talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada.…
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Why Thousands of People Are Filing Talcum Powder Lawsuits Against Johnson & Johnson
At the end of April, the judge overseeing the vast majority of talcum powder lawsuits ruled that plaintiff experts would be allowed to testify. In…
Common Bladder Medication Elmiron® Linked to Severe Vision Problems
A common prescription drug used to treat a painful bladder condition is now under fire for allegedly damaging its users’ retinas. For context, the retina…
House: ‘Clear the market’ of E-Cigarettes to Control COVID-19 Pandemic
The tone of government officials regarding vaping amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has ratcheted up in severity. Recently, the U.S. House Oversight Committee sent a letter…
Zantac and Other Ranitidine Drugs Removed from U.S. Market After FDA Testing
Due to concerns about a potentially cancer-causing contaminant, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested the immediate removal of a popular heartburn drug…
Doctors Warn of Connection Between Vaping and COVID-19 Severity
Among the many misconceptions of COVID-19 is the idea that only the elderly are at risk of contracting it. As the disease continues to overwhelm…
Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy — OxyContin Maker Spends $24 Million on New Ad Campaign to Help People File Opioid Lawsuits
For years, Purdue Pharma L.P. claimed they had nothing to do with the opioid epidemic. Yes, they created OxyContin and downplayed the powerful opioid’s addictive…
Experts Worry About Rising Number of Cancers Linked to Textured Breast Implants
A cancer associated with textured breast implants appears to be more common than health officials originally thought. In January, a report from Health Canada noted…
California Court Hits J&J with $344 Million in Damages for Lying About Pelvic Mesh Risks
For 17 years, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) lied to doctors and patients about the safety of their transvaginal mesh products. As more and more women…
Why Did JUUL Think It Was Okay to Advertise E-Cigs on Nickelodeon?
When the first statistics about a surge in youth vaping came out, JUUL played dumb. They told state and federal health officials that they had…