New Studies Link Birth Defects to SSRI Antidepressants
September 22, 2014 -- The New York Times has published a column that summarizes current evidence linking the use of SSRI antidepressants with an increased risk of birth defects. Depression is a serious illness that can get worse during pregnancy,...
Mirena IUD Lawsuit Filed for Rectal Perforation
September 22, 2014 -- A lawsuit has been filed by a woman who says Bayer’s Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) perforated her uterus and migrated into her rectum, according to Courthouse News. According to the complaint, the plaintiff received the IUD...
Serotonin Syndrome Linked to Anti-Nausea Drugs
September 22, 2014 -- Health officials in Canada and Australia are warning about the risk of serotonin syndrome from certain that serotonin-blocking cancer medications that are used to treat nausea and vomiting in cancer patients. The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration...
Texas Just for Men Chemical Burn Lawyer
Just for Men hair dye contains contains chemicals that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, skin discoloration in Hispanic and African American men, and other side effects. Just for Men Chemical Burns Just for Men is a gray-hair coloring product...
After 1 Death, CPSC Poised to Ban Tiny Magnet Toys
Buckyballs and other magnet toys are linked to at least 1 death and 7,700 emergency room visits.
Study Finds Growing Risk of Liver Damage from Supplements
September 19, 2014 -- Liver injuries caused by herbal and dietary supplements increased from 7% to 20% over a 10-year period, according to a study published in Hepatology. The study suggests that liver injuries are on the rise -- especially...
Eli Lilly & Co. Tries to Dismiss Cymbalta Withdrawal Lawsuit
September 19, 2014 -- Law360 reports that Eli Lilly & Co. has asked federal judges in New York to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the company failed to adequately warn about the risk of severe withdrawal from Cymbalta (duloxetine), an...
At Least 40 More People Join OxyElite Pro Lawsuits
September 17, 2014 -- Hawaii News Now reports that dozens of lawsuits have been filed by people who took OxyElite Pro and developed liver damage. A malpractice attorney from Honolulu has filed lawsuits on behalf of 38 people who were...