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Heavy metals in baby food are worse than you thought. The FDA is poised to take action.
03/13/2021

Heavy metals in baby food are worse than you thought. The FDA is poised to take action.

In light of a recent report spotlighting the high levels of heavy metals in baby food, the FDA says it plans to take action. Consumer Reports explains how to reduce risks for kids.

Women With Cancer Awarded Billions in Baby Powder Suit
06/24/2020

Women With Cancer Awarded Billions in Baby Powder Suit

An appellate court in Missouri upheld more than $2 billion in damages against Johnson & Johnson, saying the company knew there was asbestos in its baby powder.

Valisure CEO says ranitidine cancer risk has existed since 1980s
11/08/2019

Valisure CEO says ranitidine cancer risk has existed since 1980s

Zantac and its generics are routinely used by millions of heartburn sufferers and are available with or without a prescription. How did the drug become a cancer risk? Early studies show potential signs.

The news keeps getting worse. A new Study finds J&J Talcum Powder causes rare Cancer: http://bit.ly/TalcMeso
10/16/2019

The news keeps getting worse. A new Study finds J&J Talcum Powder causes rare Cancer: http://bit.ly/TalcMeso

Here's how that could play out in the courtroom

"The question in the criminal investigation will be whether the company made false statements to the F.D.A. If so, then ...
10/15/2019

"The question in the criminal investigation will be whether the company made false statements to the F.D.A. If so, then there is a basis to pursue a criminal prosecution, which would make it difficult for Juul to continue to sell its products by claiming that they are safer than ci******es."

The rise of va**ng-related illnesses and deaths has put the e-cigarette maker squarely in the sights of the government.

CDC says **ng lung cases surge 52% in the last week to 805 with at least 12 deaths
09/26/2019

CDC says **ng lung cases surge 52% in the last week to 805 with at least 12 deaths

"Most patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette products containing THC," the CDC says.

What Does Va**ng Do To Lungs When It Doesn't Kill?
09/18/2019

What Does Va**ng Do To Lungs When It Doesn't Kill?

While e-ci******es are now responsible for hundreds of acute illnesses and several deaths, even general use of e-ci******es can cause chronic lung issues. Some are switching back to traditional cigarette smoking. Neither option is a good one.

JUUL Gave Presentations to Schoolchildren. How Did This Happen?
09/11/2019

JUUL Gave Presentations to Schoolchildren. How Did This Happen?

FDA says JUUL hasn't proven its e-cigs are safer than standard ci******es.

Bayer will no longer sell or distribute the device in the US after December 31 of this year:
07/27/2018

Bayer will no longer sell or distribute the device in the US after December 31 of this year:

Activists are grateful to see Bayer stop sales and distribution of the permanent contraceptive device Essure, but women's health providers say the decision reduces women's options.

Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $4.69 Billion To Talc Users For Causing Ovarian Cancer
07/16/2018

Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $4.69 Billion To Talc Users For Causing Ovarian Cancer

Jurors in Missouri determined J&J hid the cancer risks of baby powder from consumers and awarded 22 women $4.69 billion damages.

What Went Wrong With The Attune Knee Replacement?
03/09/2018

What Went Wrong With The Attune Knee Replacement?

Artificial joints on average last approximately 15 years before needing replacement, but Attune implant failures are causing hundreds of additional surgeries.

If you live along the Texas Coast and you suffered wind damage after Hurricane Harvey, we can help:
02/13/2018

If you live along the Texas Coast and you suffered wind damage after Hurricane Harvey, we can help:

If your home or business was damaged due to Hurricane Harvey and the insurance company is denying or delaying your claim, you may have legal options.

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