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What Is Depo Provera?
For women who choose to utilize birth control methods, there are a variety of options available. They range from injectable shots, IUD devices, implants, the pill, and more. Some options are associated with hormones while others are hormone-free. For some, choosing birth control means selecting…
Another Bankruptcy Filing Amid J&J Talc Baby Powder Lawsuits
Many cancer victims and advocates who hope to see more accountability put on Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for the injuries caused by the company’s talc baby powder are dismayed by a recent decision by a Houston judge. On October 10, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez…
More Research Is Requested for NEC and Baby Formulas
Being a parent nowadays is more challenging than it has been in the past. From how to parent, infant product recalls, pandemic impacts, and formula versus breastfeeding, parents’ knowledge and patience are stretched to the limits. For those who rely on infant formula to feed…
How the Supreme Court Ruling on Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Could Impact Other Mass Tort Settlements
In June, the United States Supreme Court rejected the Purdue Pharma settlement that would have protected the Sackler family, the owners and founders of the corporation, over their role in the opioid crisis. The Sackler name has become linked with the highly addictive Oxycontin, and…
What You Need to Know About the Paragard IUD Removal Process
For women across the country, many use some form of birth control. Birth control options include pills, condoms, patches, implants, shots, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Of the five IUD medical devices approved for use in the U.S., the Paragard IUD is made of copper and…
Patients Need to Understand the Risks Before Taking Diabetes Weight Loss Drugs
In recent years, there has been a drastic increase in the number of people using drugs created for diabetics and obesity known as GLP-1 medications. According to a recent Gallup poll, 15.5 million Americans have used injectable drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, to lose weight.…
Uncovering Illnesses Associated with Roundup Exposure
For decades, gardeners, landscapers, and farmers have relied on Roundup products to keep weeds out of their gardens, off their properties, and away from their crops. Introduced by the manufacturer Monsanto in 1974, and now owned by Bayer Corporation, Roundup is considered one of the…
America’s Baby Formula Industry: An Ongoing Problem That Puts Infants At Risk
Parents have grown familiar with headlines and news stories concerning issues with the country’s baby formula supply. It seems the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces another recall every week, and each recall is not for the same reason. They have ranged from bacteria…