Study Explores Potential Genetic Aspect of Absestos-Related Mesothelioma There may be a gene that predisposes a person to developing mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos. Researchers involved in a new study indicate that there may be a genetic component to the risk of developing mesothelioma cancer after being exposed to asbestos, following an examination of …
More Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Cases Coming Forward Throughout U.S. More complaints are being brought against talcum powder makers, as more women become aware of the potential link between talc powder and ovarian cancer. As more information comes to light about the potential dangers of Johnson & Johnson baby powder, Shower to Shower talcum powder …
Warning Issued Following 34 Child Deaths Involving Storage, Toy Chests Millions of toy trunks and storage chests with automatic latches or locks may put children at risk for entrapment and suffocation hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPC) has issued a notice to consumers regarding the safety risks posed by children playing around storage …
Coloplast Corp Reaches $16 Million Settlement to Resolve 400 Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Hundreds of surgical mesh lawsuits may be resolved thanks to a recent settlement agreement reached with device maker Coloplast Corp. Vaginal mesh maker Coloplast Corp. has reportedly reached an agreement to settle product liability lawsuits filed on behalf of women who claim to …
OxyElite Weight Loss Products Recalled Over Risk of Life-Threatening Liver Injury Financial compensation may be available to consumers who used an OxyElite dietary supplement and have since suffered from liver damage or liver failure side effects. Product liability lawyers throughout the country are investigating claims of life-threatening liver injury and acute hepatitis associated with OxyElite …
Study Finds Micronutrient May Slow Progression of Mesothelioma Cancer Researchers suggest that taking the micronutrient selenium may actually help slow the progression of the deadly asbestos-related disease in some individuals. According to researchers involved in an important new study, taking the micronutrient selenium may slow the progression of mesothelioma cancer in some individuals. Mesothelioma is …
Health Experts Concerned About “Bizarre” Cluster of Neural Tube Birth Defects in Washington A spike in birth defect rates affecting a three-county area of rural Washington state has health experts stumped as to the potential cause of the devastating malformations. A mysterious spike in major birth defects reported in Washington state has stumped health experts, …
Large-Scale Studies Necessary to Examine Testosterone Therapy Risks Experts are calling for additional research to study the risk of cardiovascular events among men using testosterone treatments. In light of new information about the potential side effects of testosterone therapy, a group of experts are calling for a large-scale scientific study to aid doctors in understanding …
Biomet Agrees to $56 Million Settlement for Defective Hip Implant Lawsuits Hundreds of individuals adversely affected by Biomet’s M2a hip implants may receive compensation through the recently agreed upon $56 million settlement. Artificial hip implant maker Biomet has agreed to pay $56 million to settle M2a Magnum hip implant lawsuits filed in the federal court …
Settlement Agreement Reached in Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Lawsuit Another Stryker hip implant lawsuit filed over the company’s recalled Rejuvenate hip replacement system has been settled. An agreement has been reached to settle at least one more Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant lawsuit during the early stages of litigation, which means that five of the eight …
