Popular antidepressant Zoloft could cause serious birth defects

April 12, 2016 – San Diego, CA  The popular antidepressant drug Zoloft may be linked to a serious and potentially life-threatening birth defect when taken during pregnancy. At least one...

Women say Mirena IUD caused serious complications

April 11, 2016 -- San Diego,CA  Intrauterine devices (IUD) have become an increasingly popular choice of contraception among women looking to postpone having children. The use of long-acting reversible contraceptives...

GranuFlo maker hides risk of heart attack from FDA, consumers

April 8, 2016 – San Diego, CA   The kidneys play an essential role in the body as they are responsible for cleaning the blood by removing extra fluid, waste and...

In spite of published reports, cerebral palsy can be caused by birth complications

Giving birth to a healthy baby is the wish for all expectant parents. Mothers can take steps to ensure the health of herself and her baby both before and during...

Risk of heart failure, bladder cancer increased while taking diabetes drug Actos, studies indicate

Type II diabetes is a serious, sometimes life-threatening disease that affects millions of Americans. In 2012, more than 29 million Americans had either Type I or Type II diabetes and...

Mesothelioma still claims thousands of lives every year

April 4, 2016 – San Diego, CA  Asbestos is the name given to six naturally occurring, fibrous minerals used for their durability and heat-resistant qualities in construction and industrial products....

Osteoarthritis victims suffer with Zimmer Persona knee implants

April 1, 2016 – San Diego, CA  Total knee replacement surgery has become increasingly common in the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating about...

Xarelto makers accused of concealing critical trial data

March 30, 2016 -- San Diego,CA.   Lawyers representing the thousands of people who have filed lawsuits against the makers of the blood-thinning medication Xarelto are alleging the companies purposely withheld...

IVC filter complications could do more harm than good

March 29, 2016 – San Diego, CA   It can happen in the blink of an eye. A car runs a red light, slams into your driver’s side door and before...

Young men who developed gynecomastia after taking Risperdal stand up to Big Pharma

March 28, 2016 – San Diego, CA Janssen Pharmaceuticals is still in the hot seat for its antipsychotic drug Risperdal as cases against the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary move forward...