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Johnson & Johnson’s Latest Hip Implant Trial Wraps Up with $120M Verdict
In a lawsuit brought by 46 U.S. states, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to pay $120 Million to resolve claims that it used “unfair…
Why Is Black Lung Disease Making Miners Sick Again?
An ongoing investigation by Frontline and National Public Radio (NPR) has revealed that the federal government has been drastically undercounting the number of people affected…
Marriott’s Massive Data Breach Affects over 380 Million Guests
Marriott, the largest hotel chain in the world, announced in November 2018 that it had been the victim of a major data breach—a cyber-attack that…
Insurer Pushes Healthcare Reform to Reduce High-Severity Birth Injuries
Each year in the United States, there are nearly 4 million births. Every one of them – at any stage of pregnancy, labor, or delivery…
Scientist Confirms Johnson & Johnson Covered Up Baby Powder Cancer Risks for Decades
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) knew its products put customers at risk of developing cancer as early as 1971, according to testimony last week in the…
Government Shutdown Means Less FDA Oversight, More Problems
The partial government shutdown has forced many federal agencies to work without the resources they need. Since the shutdown began on December 22, tens of…
Employees at Phoenix Nursing Home under Investigation after Patient in Vegetative State Gives Birth
On January 4, 2019, Phoenix police opened an investigation into allegations that a female patient, who has been in a vegetative state for more than…
Amid Cancer Concerns, Allergan Halts European Sales of Its Texture Breast Implants
Ireland-based pharmaceutical company Allergan – one of the world’s largest manufacturers of breast implants – was recently ordered by French authorities to halt all sales…
