Health - The Legal Examiner (Page 2)

Product Mix-Up Leads to Recent OTC Medicine Recall

Consumers nationwide depend on – and place great trust in – over-the-counter (OTC) medications. They can provide much-needed relief from a wide range of temporary and chronic ailments and symptoms, including nausea,

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 31 May 2023

Blurred view of pharmacy shelves stocked with prescription medications.

Report Uncovers Extensive Sex Abuse Within Archdiocese of Baltimore

The damning results of a four-year investigation into decades of sexual abuse by the Archdiocese of Baltimore priests have finally been released to the public. The report, nearly 500 pages

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Apr 2023

View of a Catholic cathedral with sunlight streaming through trees above.

Changing Times: Women's Tennis Association’s Attempt to Further Protect Its Players from Sexual Abuse

In a news conference in Tempe, Arizona, in March of 2022, a 19-year-old female tennis player announced she was taking legal action against the United States Tennis Association over a

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 17 Apr 2023

Close-up view of a tennis ball on the court.

Product Recalls Increased in 2022

In July 2021, a company in Wisconsin announced a recall of their portable generators after safety concerns, including serious finger injuries to users, came to light. The company, Generac Power

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Mar 2023

Man in a suit holding a card that says “Product Recall.”

New Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Heart Attacks, Stroke

The lure of sweetness is difficult to resist. However, it is common knowledge that consuming large amounts of sugar can be unhealthy, even deadly. It can add to the chance

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 10 Mar 2023

Close-up, selective focus of assorted colored and types of sweetener packets in a container.

Civil Lawsuits Filed Over Cheerleading Gym Sex Abuse

Over the past four months, 12 civil lawsuits have been filed across six states on behalf of 21 ex-students, who allege they were victims of a pervasive culture of drugs,

By Libby Baldwin

/ 22 Feb 2023

High school cheerleaders pointing as part of a routine.

Gout Medicine Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can be incredibly debilitating, with severe pain and mobility challenges. Gout symptoms include pain, swelling, redness and heat in one joint at

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 18 Jan 2023

Close-up of allopurinol tablet, a medication used to lower uric acid levels and prevent gout.

DOJ Stance on Handling Inmate Sexual Abuse

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is cracking down on federal prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, saying Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees haven’t been punished harshly enough.

By Libby Baldwin

/ 27 Dec 2022

Front view of the U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.

Is There a Link Between Greek Life and Sexual Assault on College Campuses?

As students head off to college, many envision the incredible journey toward adulthood and independence. Before taking this new step toward freedom, students are reminded by parents and loved ones

By Katy Boose

/ 12 Dec 2022

Fraternity house with large porch at Cornell University.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Survival Story Leads to Happy Ending

A young Illinois woman who fought her way back from a rare and deadly disease is now enjoying married life with the man who never left her side. Viktoria Cupay,

By Libby Baldwin

/ 15 Nov 2022

Silhouette of hugging lovers against a background of string lights.

Lawsuits Over the Sale of Homeopathic Products in Drug Stores Allowed to Proceed

Last month, the District of Columbia’s highest court allowed two lawsuits to move forward, despite previous rulings to squash them from lower courts. The first lawsuit, filed by the

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 18 Oct 2022

Bill Eliminates Federal Civil Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Victims

The trauma of being sexually abused as a child can last a lifetime. It may take years for survivors to work through it all and be able to speak about

By Katy Boose

/ 14 Oct 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden signing a document.