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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Research Links Fosamax to Femur Fractures
Apr-30-11 Birmingham, AL The femur is one of the largest and strongest bones in the human body, but it may be no match when it comes to Fosamax , a drug that is often taken to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. Some patients allege they have suffered Fosamax side effects such as a broken femur, while some research suggests a link between Fosamax and femur... - Weight-Loss Drug Effective despite Topamax Side Effects
Apr-30-11 Durham, NC According to a new study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center, the weight-loss drug Qnexa appears to be effective despite containing Topamax , which has been linked to various side effects. HealthDay reports that in the study, obese patients taking a high dose of the experimental weight-loss drug lost an average of... - Despite DePuy Hip Recalls, Johnson & Johnson Dominating Market
Apr-30-11 New York, NY Despite the fact that Johnson & Johnson has been hit with a number of lawsuits over its DePuy hip replacement and subsequent recalls, the company is reportedly dominating its competition in the orthopedic-device market. Bloomberg reports that Johnson & Johnson has been so successful lately that it could force rivals such as Zi... - Bologna Products Recalled due to Possible Contamination with Staphylococcus aureus Enterotoxin
Washington, DC: Zweigle's Inc., a Rochester, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,997 pounds of bologna products that may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin. The following products are subject to recall: Cases containing two 10-pound packages of "PRICE CHOPPER German Brand Bologna Made With Pork & Chicken."... - $8,102,400 Verdict for Man Injured in In-Ground Swimming Pool
Cook County, IL: A 22-year-old plaintiff has been awarded $8.1 million in his defective product personal injury lawsuit. The circumstances surrounding the lawsuit are that he had visited a home containing a built-in pool, into which he dove from one end, believing it was deep when the pool was designed in such a manner that either end was shallow and t... - 159,000 Wine Bottle Openers Recalled
Washington, DC: Sunbeam Products Inc is recalling about 159,000 wine bottle openers because the wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Sunbeam has received 52 reports of wine bottles breaking while the opener was being used on them, including 22 reports of injuries. Injuries include la... - 14,158 lbs of Ground Beef Products Recalled
Washington, DC: Creekstone Farms Premium Beef is recalling approximately 14,158 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The products subject to recall include: Approx. 40-pound cases of "BEEF FINE GRIND 81/19 NATURAL," containing 10-pound chubs. These products have an identifying product code of "80... - 2705 Boxes of Salmonella-tainted Pig Ear Dog Chews Recalled
Washington, DC: Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes of Pig Ears because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they... - Premera Blue Cross Reaches $1.45M Settlement in Overtime Class Action
Seattle, WA: Preliminary approval has been granted for a $1.45 million settlement in a class action against Premera Blue Cross. The suit alleged that the company failed to pay overtime to tech workers. The class-action lawsuit was filed in 2010 and alleged that the Mountlake Terrace-based health insurance company and its subsidiaries had misclass... - "Avelox Has Taken My Life Away"
Apr-29-11 Bristol, RI For anyone not familiar with the horrific side effects caused by Avelox , the following story seems unbelievable. How could an antibiotic destroy your health and family and leave you financially destitute? "Avelox has taken everything away from me," says Sue, a former nurse, mother of two and now divorced. "I put on my fake happy face for my... - Women Urged to Avoid Terbutaline in Pregnancy
Apr-29-11 Washington, DC While taking medication during pregnancy has been a hot-button topic for years, it has recently come to light that the use of Terbutaline in pregnancy can have significant consequences for women. According to a recent article on the Web site for Mother Nature Network , terbutaline, an asthma medication, has recently raised concerns f... - Johnson & Johnson Reports Strong Sales despite Levaquin Side Effects
Apr-29-11 New York, NY Despite studies that have shown serious Levaquin side effects , sales of the antibiotic rose 17 percent to $434 million last quarter, reports Reuters . According to the news provider, Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Levaquin, reported overall quarterly earnings that were stronger than expected, particularly as the company has b... - Unum—The Outlaw Insurance Company
Apr-13-11 Seattle, WA In 2008 the American Association of Justice (AAJ) named the "Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America" and explained how they raise premiums, deny claims and refuse insurance to those who need it most. No surprise that Unum ranked second. And judging from the number of First Unum policy holders who have been denied their long-term disabilit... - Settlement Reached in Wells Fargo & Wachovia Gender Discrimination Class Action
New York, NY: A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Wells Fargo & Co., Wachovia Securities, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co., and Wachovia Corporation ("Wachovia") (collectively "Wells Fargo"or "Defendants") in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (styled Evely... - GT Solar Reaches $10.5 Million IPO Settlement
New York, NY: A settlement agreement has been reached with GT Solar International Inc, involving two putative securities class-action lawsuits related to the company's initial public offering on July 24, 2008. Under the terms of the proposed settlement GT Solar will pay $10.5 million into a fund. The $10 million will be made up by ca $1 million co... - Unilever Recalls Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
Washington, DC: Unilever United States, Inc. announced a limited recall of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with w... - Hazelnuts Recalled in US and Canada due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
Washington, DC: DeFranco & Sons is voluntarily recalling in-shell hazelnuts, also called filberts, and mixed nuts containing in-shell hazelnuts that have been linked to seven cases of E. coli O157:H7 in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. These nuts were distributed nationwide and to Canada Nov. 2 to Dec. 22, 2010. The in-shell hazelnuts may have b... - Could Painkillers Reduce Effexor's Effectiveness?
Apr-28-11 New York, NY Although some people are concerned about the risk of Effexor side effects , including a reported increased risk of Effexor birth defects, many people do not question whether or not antidepressants such as Effexor are effective. Some studies, however, suggest that antidepressant medications are only slightly better than a placebo at treating... - Illinois Leader in Preventing Bicycle "Dooring" Accidents
Apr-28-11 Chicago, IL Just about every bicyclist knows that dooring—when a cyclist hits a car door that suddenly swings into his or her path—is one of the most common kinds of bicycle accidents , yet it hasn't been widely recognized as a traffic accident. But the state of Illinois is about to change that and perhaps other states will follow its exampl... - Study: Denture Cream Can Cause Zinc Overdose
Apr-28-11 College Park, MD According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland, denture cream and adhesives can cause zinc overdoses, potentially leading to serious neurological damage. The Baltimore Sun reports that the study shows that zinc in some denture adhesives is associated with such neurological issues and blood damag...