On May 13, an Oakland, CA jury delivered a $2 Billion verdict in favor of a couple who claimed that Roundup®, the popular weed-killer, caused…
Category: Dangerous Drugs & Devices
FDA Will Not Ban Textured Breast Implants Due to Cancer Risks
On May 2, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced steps the agency is taking in order to address growing concerns about cancer associated with…
Mallinckrodt Whistleblowers Say Company Deceived, Mislead and Bribed Doctors in Illegal Marketing Scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to intervene in a whistleblower lawsuit against Questcor Pharmaceuticals, which is now owned by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. The newly…
Harvard Study: Popular E-Cigarettes Test Positive for Bacterial and Fungal Toxins
In a study released on April 24, researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health identified a new potential risk posed by electronic cigarettes,…
FDA Alerts Public About Seizures Reported After E-Cigarette Use
In a special announcement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the public of a “slight but noticeable increase” in reports of e-cigarette users…
Another Carcinogen Detected in Popular Heart Medication — Recall Expands
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the public on their ongoing investigation into the contamination of generic heart medication. A third type of…
Valsartan Recall Expanded to Include Lots of Losartan and Irbesartan
Last year’s discovery of toxic substances in certain lots of Valsartan has triggered the largest prescription drug recall in years. The list of manufacturers with…
Roundup and Other Glyphosate Weed Killers Linked to Cancer
In farms around the world, powerful chemical compounds are sprayed on crops in order to keep invasive plants and pests away. Some of these agrochemicals…
Makers of Zostavax® Shingles Vaccine Face Mounting Lawsuits
A shingles vaccine for adults over the age of 50, Zostavax® has been the subject of numerous lawsuits in recent years. Though the vaccine has…
Breast Implant Cancer Cases Are on the Rise, Says FDA – Here’s Why
Breast implant cancer has been found in – and killed – more women than previously thought, federal health officials have announced. At least 457 women…