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Study Links Depo-Provera to Brain Tumors: What You Should Know

Currently, many law firms and injured individuals are bringing lawsuits against drug manufacturer Pfizer following reports that using the birth control injection Depo-Provera may be related to a heightened risk for brain tumors. One specific study links Depo-Provera to brain tumors and has led to increased investigation into a possible...

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What is SIRVA? All About the Medical Condition

You may have generally heard about SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, or even known people who have suffered from this medical condition. But what is SIRVA, exactly? You may be surprised to learn that it’s such a serious injury that people sometimes need the assistance of a...

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Depo-Provera May Increase the Risk of Developing Intracranial Meningioma

Long-term use of the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera may increase the risk of developing a rare type of brain tumor called meningioma, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Shockingly, the study found that the risk of developing an intracranial meningioma may increase 5.6-fold if the medication is...

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Walmart and Aldi Listeria Recall: What You Need to Know

Not long after a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats was announced in mid-July 2024, another listeria contamination concern was reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Walmart and Aldi listeria recall is fairly widespread and involves a number of summer vegetables and herbs. Wiers Farm Recall...

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat Kills Two

Almost 30 people have gotten sick and two individuals have died due to a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats in the United States as of July 24, 2024. Everyone known to be part of the outbreak has been hospitalized, the Associated Press reported. Listeria Outbreak: What Happened? According to...

Can Dating Apps Be Held Accountable for Abuse?

You may be surprised to learn that people who were sexually assaulted or otherwise victimized by someone they met on a dating website may be able to take legal action for the harm done to them. There is little accountability for assailants who meet their victims on these platforms, but...

Camp Lejeune Claims Deadline is Approaching Fast: Are You Eligible?

The last date that servicemembers and their families can file administrative claims and lawsuits under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is approaching quickly, and those who believe they were affected by water contamination at the Marine Corps base need to act fast. The Camp Lejeune claims deadline will come and...

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Viral Waymo Swerving Vehicle Video Demonstrates Potential Dangers of Self-Driving Vehicles

A video that’s now going viral of a Waymo swerving vehicle on the road in Phoenix, Arizona has caused alarm and drawn attention to the potential dangers of self-driving vehicles, especially as incidents involving Waymo cars come under fire and face investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office...

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Pfizer Agrees to Settle Thousands of Zantac Cancer Suits

In the latest news regarding a potential link between cancer and the heartburn drug Zantac, Pfizer has agreed to settle thousands of Zantac cancer suits. In early May 2024, Pfizer agreed to settle more than 10,000 claims from users of Zantac, ultimately covering cases in several states across the United...

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Food Recalls in 2023 Were the Highest Since Before COVID-19 Pandemic

It can be hard to keep up with all of the product recalls announced, which can be especially concerning when they involve things you can’t avoid like food products. So a new report from the nonprofit U.S. Public Research Interest Group Education Fund that found food recalls in 2023 were...