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Depo-Provera Lawsuit Updates for November 2024

After a study found that there was a potential link between the use of the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and an increased risk for brain tumors — specifically an increase in the risk of developing intracranial meningioma – a significant number of Depo-Provera lawsuits started to be filed. Let’s take a...

What is Oxbryta and Why Was it Recalled?

An FDA notice for the Oxbryta recall published on September 26, 2024, revealed that Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer of Oxbryta, voluntarily withdrew the medication from the market, “ceasing distribution, and discontinuing all active clinical trials and expanded access programs for Oxbryta.” What is Oxbryta, exactly, and why did the manufacturer...

What Are Bair Hugger Warming Blankets Used For?

Many hospitals use warming blankets during different stages of surgery, but not many people outside of the medical field may fully understand their purpose. What are Bair Hugger warming blankets used for, exactly, and why are these medical products being scrutinized? Bair Hugger Warming Blankets Uses [caption id="attachment_75966" align="aligncenter" width="800"]...

What is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program? Find Out More About VICP

While vaccines save countless lives by preventing disease, and although most people who receive a vaccine don’t suffer from severe issues after getting vaccinated, some people unfortunately have injuries and reactions as a result of receiving a vaccine. But there is a program that provides compensation to individuals who have...

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BioLab Facility Violated Safety Standards More Than a Dozen Times Before Conyers Fire, Report Claims

In Conyers, Georgia, the BioLab chemical plant fire that exposed nearby residents to toxic chemicals was just one in a long line of recent incidents at the plant. According to local outlet WXIA-TV/11 Alive, an NBC-affiliated station, the BioLab facility violated safety standards almost 20 times in recent years. Now,...

Zantac Lawsuits Continue to be Filed: Learn More

Thousands of individuals have stepped forward in recent months, claiming that long-term use of Zantac, which contains the active ingredient ranitidine, led to the development of cancer. Zantac lawsuits continue to be filed, but a number of cases are also starting to be settled as they make their way through...

Study Identifies One Potential Source of Heavy Metals in Baby Food

A number of brands of baby food have been found to contain elevated levels of heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium, leading to lawsuits alleging that some children who were fed baby food found to contain toxic heavy metals were later diagnosed with severe Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

What You Need to Know About the Depo-Provera Lawsuits

Recent research shows that Depo-Provera has been found to have a potential link to a heightened risk for brain tumors. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about the Depo-Provera lawsuits and whether or not you should be concerned if you’ve taken the contraceptive injection in the...

Who is Eligible to Make a 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Claim?

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, also referred to as the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, is a federal program created to provide financial compensation and assistance to individuals who suffered physical harm or died as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, as well as efforts related...

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What is Kratom? How the Supplement Could Lead to Addiction

On the surface, kratom seems safe enough; it comes from the leaves of an evergreen tree called Mitragyna speciosa and is an herbal substance. Although kratom has potential therapeutic uses, it also carries a risk for addiction that cannot be ignored. What is Kratom? Kratom, according to the National Institute...