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A device meant to improve the outcomes of heart patients in life-threatening conditions is under fire from the FDA for its risk of puncturing the heart.
Abiomed, a medical device
Lawsuits filed against Roundup manufacturer Monsanto and now Bayer have been filed across the country and are in various stages before the court system. Some lawsuits have been settled while
The request to consolidate lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, who are under fire over the dangerous side effects linked to their explosively popular diabetes and weight
Many military veterans who have filed Camp Lejeune claims are still waiting for resolutions nearly two years after the Camp Lejeune Justice Act became law. A long-anticipated online portal is
Certain medications designed to treat illnesses and symptoms in a sick patient can actually make things much worse by triggering a rare, intensely painful, and often life-threatening disease known as
With more than two million Americans battling opioid use disorder (OUD), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first DNA test to assess whether or not
For the millions of Americans who work in the agriculture industry or tend their yards, most are familiar with Roundup. This weed killer was introduced to the market in 1974
In March 2024, the leadership for the Suboxone tooth decay multidistrict litigation (MDL) was chosen. Of the 20 attorneys appointed, four hold the position of co-lead counsel, five will serve
Historic legislation meant to bring justice to thousands of injured, ill, or deceased U.S. service members and their families has taken a dark turn. The Department of Justice (DOJ)
The stainless steel water bottles known as Stanley cups, which became a nationwide obsession after going viral on social media, are under fire in several federal class action lawsuits for
In January, the manufacturer of Roundup, the most popular weed killer in the world, received a tough verdict from a Pennsylvania jury.
Monsanto and its parent company Bayer were ordered
For people struggling with opioid use disorder, Suboxone can be a godsend. The drug contains buprenorphine and naloxone, which reduce withdrawal symptoms and prevent drug cravings. Suboxone use is associated
