The EPA is proposing to expand public access to data on over 100 toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals." This move aims to boost transparency and help communities understand the environmental and health impacts. Public comments open until December 9! https://t.co/A3MzLmN07U
Proposed trial dates for the bellwether cases are set, starting May 5, 2025. Nearly 600 cases claim that brands like Similac and Enfamil may be linked to NEC in premature infants. https://t.co/uFj1oNlDbR
Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay. Since 2014, teenagers have been the most impacted demographic by the widespread use of e-cigarettes that contain tobacco. https://t.co/cUsH8afI7h
Today is #WorldDigestiveHealthDay and we're raising awareness about the serious stomach issues linked to prescription weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Victoza: https://t.co/tuF3iVE1l2
Exactech issued a voluntary recall of its Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices due to defective packaging, impacting products packaged between 2004 and August 2021.
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The bellwether trials for the Bard PowerPort MDL will continue as planned following the judge's denial of the manufacturer's request for a delay.
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Zepbound, originally designed for weight management, shows promising results in treating sleep apnea by reducing its severity and promoting significant weight loss. https://t.co/780CUzFgVG
Bayer, the manufacturer of the popular weed killer Roundup, lobbied lawmakers in three U.S. states to pass legislation that would help protect them from future litigation. https://t.co/IXp4yTJPGp
Some patients who underwent in vitro fertilization are pursuing legal action against CooperSurgical. They claim that the company produced a defective product which led their embryos to be destroyed. https://t.co/sv9o80q1Hu
Today is World Lupus Day, a day to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. We're using this day to spread awareness about silica dust, a mineral that can contribute to serious health complications including systemic lupus erythematosus. https://t.co/9ymwUudQBZ
BREAKING: Medical device maker Philips agreed to pay $1.1 billion to settle hundreds of lawsuits in the U.S. over claims defective machine design made Philips sleep apnea devices more dangerous than other CPAP machines. Learn more about CPAP lawsuits. https://t.co/cTlWjbJWmK
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. This month, we're shining the spotlight on the potential link between PFAS and testicular cancer. https://t.co/05fsaNJ2N8
Last month proved important for Bayer. The Roundup maker secured legal victories amid ongoing litigation over the herbicideโs disputed safety. https://t.co/o8oXxe8O9O
The FDA has ordered an end to dangerous PFAS chemicals used in food packaging, banning the sale of such substances for that usage indefinitely. https://t.co/cgJBspTo4o
National Cancer Control Month is observed every April. It gives us a chance to learn more about various types of cancer and how we can keep ourselves safe. Did you know many hair straightening products contain hormone-disrupting chemicals and carcinogens? https://t.co/NupPhMsRm1
Last month, Imerys Talc America, Inc. and its former parent company Cyprus Mines Corp. announced plans to establish a joint trust of more than $850 million to settle personal injury claims stemming from asbestos exposure through contaminated talc products. https://t.co/GbHwjnlqQ9
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month we're spreading awareness about rideshare assaults. Thousands of people experience assaults in rideshare vehicles each year. People who experienced rideshare assaults have sued major rideshare companies. https://t.co/I473rxyaY7