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Veteran's PTSD Rates Reportedly Higher in Current Iraq Conflict

Posted on May 30, 2010
Washington, DC: The horrors of armed conflict coupled with combat stress and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), creates for the veteran a war that continues in their head long after they arrive home to safe harbor. Veteran's disabilityall too often extends beyond obvious physical trauma, such as flesh wounds or lost limbs...

Hypospadias Listed as One of Many Dangerous Depakote Birth Defects

Posted on May 30, 2010
New York, NY: Users of the bipolar medication Depakote may already know that the medication poses a slew of different health risks, especially to expectant mothers and their unborn children. One of the most significant birth defects that can develop from the usage of the drug is hypospadias.

Johnson & Johnson's Headache

Posted on May 29, 2010
Washington, DC: On the heels of its recall of 40 nonprescription drugs for children, including Tylenol and Motrin, Johnson & Johnson may face criminal charges due to failure of good manufacturing principles, lack of quality control and possibly deceptive practices.

New Nicotine Vaccine Looks Promising, May Obviate Risk of Chantix Side Effects

Posted on May 29, 2010
Winston-Salem, NC: Researchers at Wake Forest University are hard at work on a vaccine that could ease or potentially cure one's addiction to nicotine, obviating the potential risks involved in the usage of smoking cessation drugs like Chantix. Fortunately for smokers trying to quit, the first clinical trials of the vaccine are promising.

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Advocacy Group Re-States Petition to Ban Meridia, Blasts FDA

Posted on May 29, 2010
Washington, DC: While various global health agencies have stepped up their opposition to Meridia sibutramine due to Meridia side effects, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen (PC) has been railing against the diet drug since 2002. In March of that year, PC officially petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the drug from pharmacy shelves.

More Questions About Paxil Side Effects

Posted on May 29, 2010
Chicago, IL: A new article in ScienceNews raises questions about the risk of Paxil side effects and Paxil birth defects in children exposed to the antidepressant prior to birth. The article cites studies that suggest subtle changes in the brains of babies exposed to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants...

PediaCare Products Recalled Due to Risk for Contamination

Posted on May 28, 2010
Tarrytown, NY: Blacksmith Brands, Inc, is recalling all lots of four children's products in the PediaCare line. These products are sold exclusively in the United States. These products were manufactured for Blacksmith Brands by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc...

Generic Reglan Lawsuits Spring Up

Posted on May 28, 2010
Boston, MA: Much has been made about the link between Reglan and tardive dyskinesia. However, it was only recently that lawsuits concerning generic versions of Reglan began springing up, forcing the courts to make tough decisions.

Former NBA Star in Fight for Life with Stevens Johnson Syndrome

Posted on May 28, 2010
Dulles, VA: Any serious fan of basketball will know the name Manute Bol, the 7'7" gentle giant from Sudan who played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and holds the distinction of being the only player in the league to block more shots than points scored...

Young Mother had Gallbladder Removed, Filing Yasmin Lawsuit

Posted on May 28, 2010
Hartsville, TN: Minta, age 21, says it is worth the time and effort to find the right Yasmin/Yaz attorney. "I was told by some attorneys that they wouldn't take my case because I didn't have my gallbladder removed within six months of quitting Yasmin, but the attorney I have now says they are not aware of any time period, and I am filing a claim against Bayer Healthcare, the maker of Yasmin...

Denture Cream Lawsuit: Young People Aging Before Their Time

Posted on May 28, 2010
Butler, PA: The symptoms include dizziness, confusion and trouble with balance?but the problem isn?t that patients are aging, but rather that they may be overusing Fixodent denture adhesive or other denture creams. Even patients in their 30s and 40s say they have been affected by denture cream poisoning...

Financial Elder Abuse Via Silver-Tongued Swindlers

Posted on May 28, 2010
Yakima, WA: Examples of financial elder abuse run the gamut from unscrupulous family members taking advantage of a senior to total strangers engaging in financial exploitation of elders. Such was the case of Leslie Fleming, who, according to the 5/18/10 issue of the Yakima Herald-Republic, had been frugal his entire life and saved every penny...

Presidential Panel Warns of Risk of Benzene Cancer Risk for Expectant Mothers

Posted on May 28, 2010
Washington, DC: While it is widely known that toxic substances can pose a threat to the development of an unborn child, a new report suggests that many Americans may not know the degree to which they interact with carcinogens that cause conditions like benzene cancer in the newborn.

Vast Majority of Supplements Contain Contaminants: Government Report

Posted on May 28, 2010
Washington, DC: A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and made public at a Senate hearing on Wednesday reveals a problem with contaminants in dietary supplements, according to The New York Times in a story published earlier this week...

Recall of 10oz organicgirl Baby Spinach

Posted on May 27, 2010
Salinas, CA: organicgirl Produce is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of 10 oz organicgirl Baby Spinach with an expired Use-by Date of May 22 and Product Code 11A061167 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Nurse Believes She Qualifies for California Overtime

Posted on May 27, 2010
Palmdale, CA: Susan, a registered nurse (RN), works about 60 hours per week and wants to know if she is entitled to California overtime. "When I was hired the manager said the job would require occasional overtime, but I was salaried and exempt," she says...

Sleeping Passenger Left on Plane Sues United

Posted on May 27, 2010
Philadelphia, PA: A sleeping woman who was left on a United Express jet, only to be found by cleaning crews four hours after landing in Philadelphia, is suing United Airlines for false imprisonment, infliction of emotional distress and negligence, reports indicate.

"My Mother Committed Suicide after Taking Chantix"

Posted on May 27, 2010
Noblesville, IN: "My mother took Chantix and her whole personality changed," says Ashley, age 21. "She became very depressed and angry and pretty much gave up on life. She committed suicide three days after Christmas of 2007 and she was only 38. Back then there were no warnings about Chantix side effects...

Firefighters to Be Studied for Cancer Risk, Including Asbestos

Posted on May 27, 2010
Washington, DC: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has announced an initiative to study the health risks encountered by firefighters, specifically the various cancers thought to stem from exposure to hazardous chemicals encountered at the fire scene, including asbestos...

Attorney Ray Chester Is the Botox Buster

Posted on May 27, 2010
Austin, TX: Attorney Ray Chester has given Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, a few worry lines of its own. He recently obtained a $15 million verdict on behalf of an Oklahoma woman who suffered unintended consequences after receiving a Botox injection to eliminate wrinkles in her forehead...

Containment of Asbestos Key to Preventing Asbestosis

Posted on May 25, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT: The onset of asbestosis, a cancer caused by contact with asbestos fibers, is a very real concern. Many lawsuits have been filed on behalf of individuals exposed to asbestos fibers 30 years before the onset of asbestosis.

Discrimination against a Senior Black Woman: a California Labor Law Violation

Posted on May 25, 2010
Pasadena, CA: "It's not just about me," says Florene, 75. "There are lots of people who are discriminated against by Sodexo. My reason to file a complaint is to add my voice, because if people don't, this kind of behavior will continue. How can companies in the 21st century act this way?" Florene is not alone in claiming that Sodexo violated California labor laws.

Hospitals Named in Qui Tam Lawsuit Pay $9.4 Million in Medicare Fraud Settlements

Posted on May 25, 2010
Washington, D.C.: Nine hospitals in seven states, many of which were named in a 2008 qui tam lawsuit, will pay a combined total of $9.4 million in settlement money for a whistleblower suit alleging that the healthcare providers committed Medicare fraud.

New York Fines Hazardous Waste Company for Water and Air Pollution

Posted on May 25, 2010
Cohoes, NY: State officials have levied more than $90,000 in fines for hazardous waste incineration company Norlite for violations of water and air pollution laws.

Transgender Employee Sues for Wrongful Termination in California

Posted on May 24, 2010
Los Angeles, CA: A transgendered former employee of Macy's in California has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the retail giant citing harassment, discrimination and other grievances. Jason "Jazz" Araquel, 21, filed her wrongful employment termination lawsuit on April 16 in the Los Angeles Superior Court...

Transocean Industrial Accident Results in Lawsuits

Posted on May 24, 2010
Atlanta, GA: The industrial accident that has been dominating headlines is the explosion and fire on board the Deepwater Horizon. Eleven men were killed and many more were injured in the BP oil disaster, and many of their families have filed lawsuits seeking industrial accident compensation...

Missouri Accident: Negligence and a Lawsuit

Posted on May 24, 2010
Kansas City, MO: Victims of Missouri car accidents may think they have no recourse to recover damages if they were at fault in the accident. However, Missouri follows a system of negligence that allows people injured in car accidents to file claims, even if their actions contributed to their injuries.

Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Posted on May 24, 2010
Washington, DC: Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature's Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella.

SJS: Where Is the Justice?

Posted on May 24, 2010
Princeton, NC: "Is there any justice for victims of Stevens Johnson Syndrome?" asks Marcia Toler-McCullen, whose mother suffered SJS as a side effect from Z-Pak. Marcia gave the hospital explicit instructions not to give her mother any drugs with blue dye, "but I don't think they bothered to read her chart thoroughly and I know they don't take time to review and research every med to make sure they will not hurt or kill some patients who are very sensitive like my mother...

Baxter Receives 404(c) Protection in Employee Stock Plan Lawsuit

Posted on May 24, 2010
Chicago, IL: There has been a breakthrough in an ERISA plan lawsuit brought against the health and science corporation Baxter, as a district judge has granted the company 404 (c) protection as it pertains to stock dropping.

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