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Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD and Autism

According to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry, exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the National Institutes of Health, Researchers analyzed data from a long-term stud

By Mikala Harden

/ 9 Nov 2022

Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD and Autism

Camp LeJeune Military Base Water Contamination – PACT ACT passes in Senate

Yesterday the US Senate passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act as part of the PACT Act and the bill is just awaiting President Biden’s signature before becoming law. Once it goes into effect, those who served, worked, or lived on the base between August 1,…

By Mikala Harden

/ 4 Aug 2022

Camp LeJeune Military Base Water Contamination – PACT ACT passes in Senate

Phillips Recalls Millions of CPAP Machines and Ventilators

Phillips is recalling millions of sleep apnea machines and ventilators as they pose a serious health risk and they have advised consumers to stop using them immediately. A foam piece used in devices can degrade and release potentially toxic fumes into the patients. Some of…

By Mikala Harden

/ 28 Jun 2021

Phillips Recalls Millions of CPAP Machines and Ventilators

Injectafer Injections May Cause Severe Symptoms and/or Death

Injectafer is an injectable intravenous medication manufactured in the United States used to treat patients with Adult Iron Deficiency Anemia. It is administered in two dosages separated by at least 7 days or more. Researchers and physicians have reported that patients injected with ferric carboxyma

By Mikala Harden

/ 28 Oct 2020

Injectafer Injections May Cause Severe Symptoms and/or Death

Medtronic Recalls MiniMed Insulin Pumps After Many Injuries and One Death

Medtronic is recalling over 322,005 of its insulin pumps because of a missing or broken retainer ring that can lead to over or under delivery of insulin. This can cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia in diabetics. The FDA has initiated a Class I Recall which means…

By Mikala Harden

/ 11 Aug 2020

Medtronic Recalls MiniMed Insulin Pumps After Many Injuries and One Death

J&J Talcum Powder Stops Sales Due to a Tidal Wave of Lawsuits

Inserra Kelley Sewell has brought to your attention the issues surrounding their Talcum Powder Product and its correlation to Ovarian Cancer, and the issues continue to be litigated for large sums of money. Johnson & Johnson has stopped selling talc-based baby powder. A product that…

By Mikala Harden

/ 20 May 2020

J&J Talcum Powder Stops Sales Due to a Tidal Wave of Lawsuits

Weight Loss Drug Belviq (Locaserin) May Cause Cancer

The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that the prescription weight loss drug Belviq may cause cancer. A clinical trial showed an increased risk of cancer — and Eisai Inc., the manufacturer, has requested to voluntarily withdraw the drug from…

By Mikala Harden

/ 24 Feb 2020

Weight Loss Drug Belviq (Locaserin) May Cause Cancer

Truvada Medication May Be Causing Kidney Failure and Bone Injuries

Truvada is an antiretroviral drug that that is prescribed for patients that have have a high risk of developing HIV. The medication does not cure HIV or AIDS. It was intended to help improve the patients’ quality of life. Many persons have been harmed by…

By Craig Kelley

/ 17 Oct 2019

Nasal Spray Recall for Glass Particles

Many folks have been prescribed or purchased over-the-counter nasal sprays in the last few months for those pesky nasal allergies that come with spring and summer. If Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray is in the mix for your allergy fight, be alerted that Apotex Corp. has…

By Craig Kelley

/ 22 Jun 2018

Onglyza (Saxagliptin) Linked to Life-Threatening Heart Problems

Onglyza (containing saxagliptin) is a medication marketed to type 2 diabetes sufferers to manage their symptoms. Onglyza has been linked to an increased risk for heart failure (particularly among individuals with type 2 diabetes who also suffer from heart or kidney disease). If you or…

By Craig Kelley

/ 7 May 2018

Salmonella Health Alert With Fareway Chicken Salad

There is a new alert out from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Salmonella dangers with chicken salad made and distributed by Fareway grocery stores based in Iowa. Fareway distributed the subject chicken salad, made between December 15, 2017…

By Ryan Sewell

/ 20 Feb 2018

Salmonella Health Alert With Fareway Chicken Salad

Blue Buffalo and Blue Wilderness Dog Food Class Action Lawsuit

In a first, this informational blog is letting readers know that their beloved dogs could be in jeopardy because of the dog food they are feeding them, assuming they are nourishing their canine family member. Blue Buffalo and Blue Wilderness Dog Foods have been represented…

By Ryan Sewell

/ 8 Nov 2017