A repeatedly delayed FDA ban on the dangerous chemicals in hair relaxing/straightening products is now likely stalled indefinitely due to a Trump executive order pausing all new regulations and external communications from federal health agencies. The FDA previously promised to decide by April 2024 whether…
Purdue Pharma, the well-known maker of OxyContin, the time-released painkiller that is considered a major factor in fueling the nation’s opioid crisis, and its founding owners, the Sackler family, have agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion to settle claims regarding its role in the…
Within January alone, wildfires in Los Angeles have killed more than two dozen people and burned upwards of 55,000 acres of land, and new fires continue to start. The destruction comes just 18 months after Hawaii’s wildfires. In August 2023, fires claimed the lives of…
The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California has made headlines for years due to allegations of rampant inmate abuse involving prison employees. Now the prison just north of San Francisco is permanently closed, and, on December 17, a settlement was reached between the federal government…
CooperSurgical, the pharmaceutical company behind the Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) has announced a new insertion process. The inserter, approved by the Food and Drug Administration earlier this year, has a built-in loading tip and single-hand functionality to simplify Paragard’s placement. An IUD is a small,…
With an ever-increasing number of NEC lawsuits being filed against baby formula manufacturers, health officials have spoken out publicly on the need to protect premature babies by emphasizing the benefits of breast milk, especially in light of the risks linked to cow’s milk-based formulas. Necrotizing…
Prescription diabetes weight loss drugs have become a popular option for those looking to lose weight. However, a recent Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center study highlighted a startling trend. Nearly 25% of U.S. adults said they would consider a prescription weight loss medication without…
For women who choose to utilize birth control methods, there are a variety of options available. They range from injectable shots, IUD devices, implants, the pill, and more. Some options are associated with hormones while others are hormone-free. For some, choosing birth control means selecting…
Many cancer victims and advocates who hope to see more accountability put on Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for the injuries caused by the company’s talc baby powder are dismayed by a recent decision by a Houston judge. On October 10, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez…
Being a parent nowadays is more challenging than it has been in the past. From how to parent, infant product recalls, pandemic impacts, and formula versus breastfeeding, parents’ knowledge and patience are stretched to the limits. For those who rely on infant formula to feed…