The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to intervene in a whistleblower lawsuit against Questcor Pharmaceuticals, which is now owned by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. The newly…
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Harvard Study: Popular E-Cigarettes Test Positive for Bacterial and Fungal Toxins
In a study released on April 24, researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health identified a new potential risk posed by electronic cigarettes,…
Pelvic Mesh Lawsuit Costs Johnson & Johnson $120 Million in Latest Verdict
Days after the FDA halted sales of pelvic mesh, a jury in Philadelphia slapped a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary with a record-setting $120 Million in…
The New EPA Final Rule on Asbestos - 'A Complete Betrayal’
On April 17, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule that makes sure discontinued uses of asbestos products cannot re-enter the American market…
FDA Orders Complete and Total End to the Sale and Distribution of Pelvic Mesh
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered an immediate halt to the sale and distribution of all surgical mesh products used to repair pelvic…
Deaths from Falls on Jobsites Reach Record-High Rates
In April 2019, a worker fell from a roof to his death while preparing for Coachella, a famous music festival. This man had worked with…
Millions of Teens Are Trying the Most Toxic E-Cigarette Ever Created
JUUL, the most popular brand of e-cigarette, delivers unprecedented amounts of nicotine to users. According to a new study from researchers at the University of…
To Boost Baby Powder Sales, Johnson & Johnson Marketers Targeted Specific Groups Without Communicating Risks
There are over 13,000 plaintiffs alleging that their mesothelioma or ovarian cancer was caused by Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder. Many of those suing the…
35 Massachusetts Nursing Homes in Danger of Closing
Last year, 20 nursing homes in Massachusetts shut their doors after failing to meet necessary financial goals. The Massachusetts Senior Care Association (MSCA) estimates that…
