When you go into a medical procedure, you want to be assured that all medical products being used are safe and have been thoroughly evaluated for any defects. Going into a surgery is a traumatic experience- the ambiguity, fear and the recovery period are all factors that leave patients worried. Unfortunately, every year there are …
For years, German auto manufacturer Volkswagen knowingly misled its customers about the fuel efficiency of its TDI “clean diesel” vehicles. On Tuesday, 6/28 it was announced that VW will pay more than $15 billion to the U.S Justice Department in what is being called the largest auto-related settlement in U.S. history. A majority of this …
Regular use of talcum powder on the genital area has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson products that contain talc, including Johnson’s Baby Powder® and Shower to Shower®, pose a serious health risk to thousands of women. Many members of the scientific community have dedicated years to studying the …
The Food and Drug Administration just issued another Drug Safety Communication alerting doctors and patients about serious health risks associated with several type 2 diabetes medications, including Invokana. The FDA is strengthening warnings about the risk of serious, acute kidney injuries for patients taking type 2 diabetes medications canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga, Xigduo …
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs used to reduce the body’s production of gastric acid. PPI drugs, including Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, and others, are some of the most widely prescribed medications in the U. S, generating up to $14 billion in annual sales. Recent studies have shown that these medications are also linked to dangerous side …
In May of 2015, airbag manufacturer Takata announced that it would be recalling more than 35 million vehicles nationwide due to a potentially deadly product defect. At the time, this was called the largest recall in U.S automotive history. Takata airbags are in most automobile brands that we all know and own. Automobiles such as …
Dangerous product defects cause thousands of serious, and even fatal injuries every year. When consumers make a purchase, they have a right to assume that their safety will not be put at risk by a product defect. Recently, the auto manufacturer Volkswagen announced that they would be recalling 91,000 Passat cars due to defective wiring. …
The holidays are a time of giving and sharing, and all children look forward to unwrapping their gifts. But please be cautious this holiday shopping season. All parents and gift-givers need to remember that not all toys make appropriate gifts and that some may pose serious safety risks for infants and young children. Here are …
