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Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Indivior, Maker of Suboxone, Agrees to $385M Antitrust Settlement
The Richmond, Virginia, company was accused of trying to maintain a monopoly on opioid addiction treatment drugs in the early 2010s.

November 1, 2023
Harmful Products
Large-Scale Study of Chemical Hair Relaxers Finds Link to Uterine Cancer
Boston University's Black Women’s Health Study found the use of chemical hair relaxers can more than double a woman’s risk of uterine cancer.

October 31, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Suboxone Dental Injury Lawsuit Filed in Ohio
Keith King has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Suboxone, a drug used for treating opioid addiction, claiming it caused severe dental injuries.

October 26, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA to Propose Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering banning the chemical, which studies have suggested could cause cancer and other health issues.

October 26, 2023
Harmful Products
Florida Man Sues Over Serious Fall From Recalled Onewheel Skateboard
Jason Haynor claims he was violently thrown from a Onewheel electric skateboard when the board suddenly nosedived, causing him serious injuries.

October 18, 2023
Drugs & Devices
Study Ties Diabetes, Weight Loss Drugs to Serious Digestive Issues
Researchers warn that anyone taking Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda or Victoza may be at a higher risk of several digestive issues.

October 17, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA Says Philips CPAP Foam Testing Not Adequate
Two years after 15 million sleep apnea devices were recalled due to safety issues, the FDA says testing by the manufacturer is still not adequate.

October 17, 2023
Harmful Products
Onewheel Skateboards Recalled 10 Months After CPSC Warnings
Future Motion recalled Onewheel electric skateboards 10 months after a federal regulatory agency warned consumers about risks of death and serious injury.

October 17, 2023
Drugs & Devices
Study Suggests Sleep Apnea Surgery Relieves Sleeplessness
Most patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea reevaluated 3.5 years after surgery continued to see improvements in their quality of life.

October 10, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA Strengthens Baby Formula Oversight in Wake of Recalls
A new Office of Critical Foods, Nutrition Center of Excellence and Office of Microbiological Food Safety are in the works to improve baby formula safety.

October 5, 2023

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