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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- New Study Suggests Link Between SSRI Use and Birth Defects
Sep-30-09 Tulsa, OK A new study suggests that women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy are at a greater risk for having children born with birth defects. Although the study did not include the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), it did find an increase in another heart-related birth defect, known... - Mother Furious, Mentally Challenged Daughter had Gallbladder Removed, Courtesy Yasmin
Oct-22-09 Mount Pleasant, TX Pam's daughter, Jenny, went on Yasmin one month before she was married. "Jenny has never been sick so when the surgeon told me she needed her gallbladder removed I was shocked," says Pam. "Then I found out about Yasmin and Yaz side effects and its link to gallbladder disease—then I was so pissed." "Jenny, my angel, is mental... - Pennsylvania Employment Lawsuits
Oct-22-09 Hanover, PA Pennsylvania employment law protects the rights of Pennsylvania employees. However, there are situations in which employees must turn to Pennsylvania lawyers to defend their rights. This can occur in situations where discrimination or harassment have occurred in the workplace or where employees' benefits programs are not being properly manag... - US Drug Watchdog Howls Over Zicam Smell Loss
Oct-22-09 Washington, DC The consumer advocacy group US Drug Watchdog is doing plenty of growling over Zicam smell loss now that the cold and flu season has arrived. Matrixx, the manufacturer of Zicam, has been cited for allegedly knowing for years about the potential for zinc in Zicam to affect the sense of smell but failed to address the issue. Now, consumers... - Denture Cream Lawsuits: Understanding Copper and Zinc in Our Bodies
Oct-22-09 Buffalo, NY Recent news about denture adhesive zinc poisoning has people talking about zinc and copper levels in their body. Until the news about denture cream zinc poisoning came out, most people probably did not give too much thought to the possibility of zinc toxicity or copper deficiency. However, now that the two conditions have been linked to Fix... - Procedure may reduce risk of hip replacement lawsuit
Oct-22-09 Coldwater, MI Some medical professionals have recently looked at a new type of surgery that may reduce the amount of hip replacement implant failures. Dr. Richard Hartman, who has a practice in Michigan, told the Battle Creek Enquirer, that he is one of the only surgeons in the U.S. who has been trained in a new technique that is an alternative to the t... - Bloggers: The FTC War Against Internet Fraud is Just a Scouting Mission
Oct-16-09 Washington, DC In an effort to take the wind from the sails of the Internet scam and Internet fraud , the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) spent a year studying the issue of the marketing and promotion of products via bloggers—and then announced a series of guidelines that go into effect December 1st. In this age of e-commerce and the cyber w... - Man sentenced to 5 years for alleged stock broker fraud
Oct-16-09 San Antonio, TX A former stockbroker has been sentenced to approximately five years in prison for stock broker fraud charges accusing the man of stealing $1.4 million from investors. Bruce E. Hammonds was also reportedly ordered to pay back $1.1 million in restitution to his former employer Merrill Lynch and about $60,000 to two clients he continued... - Contractors Expose Workers to Asbestos During Renovation
Oct-21-09 Enfield, UK The failure of the US to ban asbestos notwithstanding, a larger and more compelling source with regard to asbestos, mesothelioma lawsuits and asbestos lawsuits remains the rehabilitation of old buildings containing asbestos and what happens to on-site workers and passersby when they are not fully protected. Over the past number of decade... - "Parkinson's Drug Drove Me to Sex With Strangers": Patient
Oct-21-09 Manchester, UK Drug side effects and allegedly harmful drugs push the limits with regard to society's definition of safety, given the inherent expectation that if a drug is on the market, available, approved and prescribed then it must be safe. But that's hardly the case given the regulatory position that a drug is considered safe simply if its benefits... - Household mold forces woman to live in tent
Oct-15-09 Somers Point, NJ A 31-year-old woman was reportedly forced to abandon her business and home because of household mold that was found in her attic after she left. Jennifer Parker, who resides in South Jersey, found that wherever she went, she would get sick, MyFoxPhilly.com reports. The illness reportedly left a multitude of doctors scratching their... - Cipro Patient Exhausted from Being Sore
Oct-20-09 Brooklyn, NY For the average person, experiencing Cipro side effects can be an upsetting ordeal. After all, the Cipro antibiotic has been linked to such serious side effects as tendon ruptures and tendinitis. However, for Samantha S. (real name withheld), the consequences of taking the Cipro drug have been devastating. Samantha says she used to be a ma... - Bayer Goes to Court over Yaz
Oct-20-09 Newark, CA Bayer was defending itself in court this week over allegations that its popular oral contraceptive Yaz was responsible for a California woman's stroke. Susan Galinis, just 39 years old, suffered a debilitating stroke in June 2008, after she had been prescribed Yaz to control her menstrual cramps, an indication that Bayer promoted in its... - Gaiam Water Bottles Leach BPA When Stressed
Oct-20-09 Boulder, CO A new revelation involving Gaiam bottles and BPA is swirling in the new age and eco communities, after reports that the lining of aluminum Gaiam water bottles have been found to leach trace amounts of Bisphenol A under extreme conditions. A lawsuit is currently under exploration. The Gaiam company had, as recently as this past spring ma... - FDA Given Teeth, Food Recalls on the Rise
Oct-20-09 Washington, DC Look for more action from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on food recalls , false advertising and false labeling—anything that appears to play fast and loose with safety or the law. In fact, it's apparent that President Obama's early statement about tightening the regulatory belt where it comes to consumer safety was no id... - Attorney Says Prepaid Debit Cards Can Carry High Fees
Oct-20-09 Albany, NY For consumers with a poor credit rating or who are unable to conduct business with a bank, prepaid debit cards may seem like a dream come true. They provide customers with the ability to use a debit card without having to go through the application process with banks. However, many customers have found out the hard way that some of these pre... - Labor Department: Minnesota company violated overtime pay laws
Oct-20-09 St. Paul, MN The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against a company's president who reportedly did not pay approximately 250 employees the federal minimum wage or overtime pay. Franklin Drywall and its president Philip Franklin are accused of "repeatedly and willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)" by not paying earned wages... - SJS Risk Increases with Increase in Medications
Oct-19-09 San Francisco, CA The seriousness of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is fostering research into the debilitating and sometimes fatal condition, even though it is rare. Part of the reason why Stevens Johnson Syndrome skin disease is not falling through the cracks, is due to what often triggers it: medication. Given the growing list of medications and var... - Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia: Why Are Patients On Reglan For So Long?
Oct-19-09 St. Louis, MO Of the various Reglan side effects, Reglan tardive dyskinesia is by far the most heartbreaking. But even more disturbing is the fact that while Reglan is recommended by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use not exceeding 12 weeks, there are patients who have been taking Reglan for a period of years. The risk for developing... - Florida Employees File Lawsuits
Oct-19-09 Fort Pierce, FL Employees who believe they were discriminated against in their jobs may be able to file a lawsuit to protect their rights. Some Florida employment lawsuits have been filed, alleging the employees were victims of discrimination on their jobs. Others have filed lawsuits alleging their employers violated federal employment laws. A racia...