Sexual Abuse

Boy Scout Sex Abuse Files Uncovered

A Los Angeles Times investigation of files obtained from the Boy Scouts of America revealed evidence that officials failed to stop hundreds of alleged child molesters over two decades, and often failed to notify parents and the police.

Tylenol, Advil May Increase Risk of Hearing Loss

September 17, 2012 -- People who use high amounts of Tylenol or Advil may want to talk to their doctor about the possible increased risk of hearing loss. New research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has linked the...

Water Balz Expandable Ball Toy Causes Child Injury

September 17, 2012 -- Parents should take precautions against letting children swallow Water Balz, a marble-sized toy made of super-absorbent polymer that can grow to 5.5-centimeters across when exposed to water. The journal Pediatrics published a report from doctors in...

Texas Daniella Mango Salmonella Food Poisoning Lawyer

Lawsuits have been filed by people who got food poisoning from mangoes.

FDA Stops Imports of Daniella Mangoes for Salmonella

September 14, 2012 -- Federal health investigators have conclusively linked an outbreak of salmonella food poisoning to mangoes imported from Agricola Daniella, of Sinaloa, Mexico. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed an Import Alert on mangoes from...

Indiana Farm Recalls Watermelons for Possible Salmonella

September 14, 2012 -- Chamberlain Farms, the company linked to a deadly outbreak of salmonella in cantaloupes, has announced a voluntary recall of watermelons. Tim Chamberlain, owner of the farms, announced the recall after he was informed that the produce...

Texas Icy Hot Lawyer

Icy Hot is a topical pain reliever that produces a cooling/warming sensation when applied to the skin. The FDA has recently warned that Icy Hot can potentially cause second- or third-degree burns, but the product label does not warn about...

Whooping Cough Vaccine Protection Fades Quickly

New research is raising concerns that the vaccine for Whooping Cough may lose effectiveness far more quickly than previously thought.

Texas Bengay Injury Lawyer

Bengay is a topical pain relieving cream that produces a warming sensation when applied to the skin. Unfortunately, the FDA is warning that products like Bengay have been associated with dozens of burn injuries -- including second- or third-degree burns...

Seven Plaintiffs File Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Lawsuit

Lawsuits have been filed by people who were injured by Strkyer hip replacements.