The Food and Drug Administration recently acknowledged that it maintained a hidden database of surgical stapler malfunctions. The “alternative summary” system contained over 56,000 reports of problems with the devices between 2011 and 2018. These non-public reports...
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Rising Lawsuits Against Juul for Failing to Disclose Nicotine in Products
Parents across the nation are fighting back against e-cigarette company Juul after their children used and became addicted to these products without realizing they contain nicotine. Their complaints also include that Juul specifically marketed to teens via youthful...
Popular Fruit Drinks Contain Arsenic & Lead
For decades, fruit juice has been marketed as a healthy beverage, especially for children. Although it is filled with Vitamin C and other healthy minerals, fruit drinks also contain an immense amount of sugar and calories. But according to recent testing by Consumer...
FDA Accuses Top Vaping Companies of Not Doing Enough to Stop Youth Vaping
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) believes Juul and Altria are going against the commitments they made to the federal government to prevent minors from smoking e-cigarettes. FDA Commissioner, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, claims the two companies have privately agreed to a...
Johnson & Johnson Faces Triple the Baby Powder Trials in 2019
Johnson & Johnson is scheduled to go to court in 2019 three times more compared to last year—totally to 21 trials. Last year, the world’s largest manufacturer of healthcare products defended itself in eight trials where plaintiffs were diagnosed with ovarian...
Talcum Powder Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
In the early 1980s, there have been a variety of studies which determined women who frequently used talc powder products for feminine hygiene experienced higher rates of ovarian cancer. As of today, approximately 12,000 women have filed lawsuits against talcum powder...
California Farm Linked to Romaine Outbreak Recalls Other Produce
On December 13, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traced back the ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce to Adam Bros. Farming Inc. in Santa Maria, CA. In response, the California farm recalled green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, and cauliflower...
E-Cigarettes Linked To Serious Lung Damage
Electronic cigarettes hit the market running a few years ago and have since become extremely popular, especially among young adults. However, the potential dangers associated with these devices are still relatively undocumented— until now. New research indicates that...
The Dangers of Vaginal Laser Treatments
Advancements in modern medicine continue to help women across the U.S. with reproductive problems, but not all of the medical treatments available are as safe as they seem. A new medical technique uses a medical laser in the vaginal area to rejuvenate the female...
LaCroix Sued for Allegedly Putting Synthetic Materials in Water
The popular water brand LaCroix is facing a potential lawsuit over the questionable ingredients in their beverages. LaCroix waters are advertised as all natural and are typically purchased by consumers who are searching for a sparkling water that lacks additives and...