At least 167 women have filed sexual abuse lawsuits against Dr. Barry J. Brock, an obstetrician-gynecologist who worked at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California, from 1979 through 2018 and retained his clinical privileges there until mid-2024. Both Brock and Cedars-Sinai are named
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
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
Where you give birth is an important factor when planning for your baby. Nearly 99 percent of deliveries occur in hospitals. But more mothers are using alternative options. These include giving birth at home or in a birthing center, which the American College of Obstetricians…
Birth injuries can cause permanent physical and emotional trauma. One rare but devastating injury is a brachial plexus birth injury, but there is promising news.
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
The journey to parenthood is one of hope, preparation, and perseverance. While most deliveries lead to healthy outcomes, some births result in injuries caused by preventable mistakes. When a birth injury occurs, it can leave families grappling with emotional, physical, and financial challenges. If y
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.
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
A federal working group is calling for more research into NEC as lawsuits against baby formula manufacturers raise concerns about risks to premature infants and the need for better prevention strategies.
By some estimates, for every 1,000 babies born in the United States, there are six to eight babies who suffer a birth injury during the process. While many infants overcome birth injuries, others are left with permanent ones requiring families to face not only emotional…
