You Should Know

Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall Announced Due to Cancer Concerns

  Between the nice weather and relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, many of us have been taking the opportunity to get outside and enjoy some sun. And for those looking to protect their skin ...

Paraquat Exposure Linked to Parkinson’s Disease – What You Need to Know

  As one of the world’s largest agricultural producing countries, the U.S. is known for using some of the most advanced farming products and technology in the world. From sophisticated ...

FDA Issues Safety Advisory Against Stryker STAR Ankle Devices

  On Monday, March 15, 2021, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety advisory to patients and health care providers, warning of breakage risks that affect all Stryker ...
Law in the Time of Coronavirus

Law in the Time of Coronavirus

With the global threat of coronavirus forcing an unprecedented level of precaution, industries across the world have been required to adapt to the need for remote access for employees. And while ...

Protecting Your Genetic Information: The New Frontier of Data Privacy

  An important new law took effect in Illinois on January 1, 2020 – no, not that one. This law, rather, deals with the issue of genetic privacy. Why is this issue important to the ...

Study Shows Most Baby Foods Contain Toxic Heavy Metals

  Deciding what to feed their children is something that most parents spend a great deal of time researching. We check labels for nutritional information, consult with doctors, and get ...

FDA Warns of Cancer-Causing Substance in Heartburn Drug Zantac

  With thousands of drugs available to consumers, both by prescription and over-the-counter, it should surprise no one that a large percentage pose safety risks. Many drugs present ...

Justice Department Investigating Johnson & Johnson for Concealing Talcum Powder Cancer Risks

  The possible link between Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder and ovarian cancer has been the subject of numerous health studies, news articles, and more than 14,000 lawsuits. When ...

Juul E-Cigarettes Leave a Cloud of Addiction and Potential Health Risks

  According to Juul Labs, makers of the most popular e-cigarette on the market, Juul devices were developed to provide adult smokers with an alternative to traditional cigarettes. But ...

Antidepressants, Bladder Drugs Tied to Nearly 50% Higher Dementia Risk

  For anyone who has experienced it firsthand, dementia is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking medical conditions. The loss of a lifetime’s worth of memories and the inability to ...

France, Canada Ban Textured Breast Implants Over Increased Cancer Risk

  In terms of cosmetic surgery, breast implants are by far the most popular procedure. In 2018, over 313,000 breast augmentation surgeries were performed in the U.S. alone, a 48% ...

FDA Ending Controversial ‘Alternative Summary Reporting’ Program for Faulty Medical Devices

  For decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed certain medical device manufacturers including Covidien (now a division of Medtronic) to conceal reports of harm and ...