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Amazon Held Accountable for Dangerous Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ruled that Amazon must recall dangerous products sold on the platform, even if they are sold by third parties. The regulator’s final decision, released last month, comes after a July 2024 ruling that classifies the e-commerce giant as…
Delays Continue for FDA Ban on Dangerous Chemicals in Hair Products
A repeatedly delayed FDA ban on the dangerous chemicals in hair relaxing/straightening products is now likely stalled indefinitely due to a Trump executive order pausing all new regulations and external communications from federal health agencies. The FDA previously promised to decide by April 2024 whether…
A New Purdue Pharma Settlement for OxyContin Injuries Is In the Works
Purdue Pharma, the well-known maker of OxyContin, the time-released painkiller that is considered a major factor in fueling the nation’s opioid crisis, and its founding owners, the Sackler family, have agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion to settle claims regarding its role in the…
Climate Change Lawsuits Wind Through the Courts As Devastating Fires Continue
Within January alone, wildfires in Los Angeles have killed more than two dozen people and burned upwards of 55,000 acres of land, and new fires continue to start. The destruction comes just 18 months after Hawaii’s wildfires. In August 2023, fires claimed the lives of…
Victims Begin Seeing Justice Through Payouts and Closure of FCI-Dublin
The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California has made headlines for years due to allegations of rampant inmate abuse involving prison employees. Now the prison just north of San Francisco is permanently closed, and, on December 17, a settlement was reached between the federal government…
Paragard IUD New Placement System Announced
CooperSurgical, the pharmaceutical company behind the Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) has announced a new insertion process. The inserter, approved by the Food and Drug Administration earlier this year, has a built-in loading tip and single-hand functionality to simplify Paragard’s placement. An IUD is a small,…
Benefits of Donor Breast Milk Highlighted Amid NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits
With an ever-increasing number of NEC lawsuits being filed against baby formula manufacturers, health officials have spoken out publicly on the need to protect premature babies by emphasizing the benefits of breast milk, especially in light of the risks linked to cow’s milk-based formulas. Necrotizing…
Dangers of Using Diabetes Weight Loss Drugs Without a Prescription
Prescription diabetes weight loss drugs have become a popular option for those looking to lose weight. However, a recent Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center study highlighted a startling trend. Nearly 25% of U.S. adults said they would consider a prescription weight loss medication without…