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Drugs & Devices
FDA Adds Intestinal Blockage as Possible Ozempic Side Effect
Thousands of gastrointestinal disorders have been reported after the use of Ozempic, a diabetes drug that has become popular for weight loss.

October 3, 2023
Drugs & Devices
FDA Inspectors Find Quality Control Issues at Semaglutide Facility
Burkholderia cepacian bacteria and other issues were found at a Novo Nordisk facility where semaglutide is made for its Type 2 diabetes drug Rybelsus.

October 2, 2023
Drugs & Devices
Philips Agrees to $479 Million Recalled CPAP Settlement
A $479 million partial settlement has been agreed to in order to resolve a class action lawsuit against Philips Respironics over its recalled CPAP machines.

September 24, 2023
Environmental Health
Deadly Silicosis Lung Disease Linked to Fabrication of Quartz Countertops
A higher demand for quartz countertops means an increase in exposure to silica dust, which can lead to silicosis, an irreversible lung condition.

September 20, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Roundup Class-Action Cancer Lawsuit Begins in Australia
More than 800 people in Australia say the popular weed killer caused their non-Hodgkin lymphoma because of its active ingredient, glyphosate.

September 20, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Quicker Filing Option Offered for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Cases
The U.S. government has taken steps to streamline the application process for those eligible for a financial settlement. Learn more.

September 20, 2023
Environmental Health
PFAS Contamination Crisis: More Than 700 U.S. Military Bases at Risk
The U.S. Department of Defense has identified 455 sites with confirmed PFAS detections and potential contamination at 255 bases.

September 18, 2023
Harmful Products
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act Brings Sweeping Changes
A new wave of policies by the end of 2023 will grant the FDA more regulatory power to protect consumers against asbestos in makeup.

September 6, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
3M Announces $6 Billion Settlement for Defective Combat Arms Earplugs
3M has agreed to a $6 billion settlement over defective combat earplugs. Learn more about the settlement and its impact on affected U.S. service members.

September 1, 2023
Harmful Products
Study Finds Link Between PFAS Firefighting Foam and Testicular Cancer
A new study found that military personnel who also worked as firefighters had a higher risk of developing cancer from forever chemicals in the product.

August 31, 2023

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