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Data Protection
BetterHelp Will Pay $7.8M in Fines for Sharing Private Mental Health Data
The online counseling service was fined by the Federal Trade Commission after it shared sensitive personal data with advertisers.

March 22, 2023
Environmental Health
EPA, DOJ Sue Denka Over Cancer-Causing Emissions in Louisiana
The health and welfare of Louisiana residents living near the Denka Performance Elastomer plant in Louisiana is at the center of the lawsuit.

March 22, 2023
Environmental Health
EPA Will Restrict PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a new proposal to require utility companies to remove cancer-causing “forever chemicals.”

March 20, 2023
Harmful Products
2 More Eye Drops Brands Recalled Over Contamination Risks
Following the February recall of EzriCare and Delsam eye products, two more companies face FDA scrutiny for bacterial infection risks.

March 15, 2023
Data Protection
US Marshals Service Suffers Security Breach in Ransomware Cyberattack
Sensitive information, including personally identifiable details about those being sought by federal marshals, was accessed during the breach.

March 10, 2023
Harmful Products
Study: Most Baby Formula Health Claims Lack Scientific Evidence
A recent study of infant formulas marketed in 15 countries found that manufacturers touted unsupported health claims and research had an industry bias.

March 1, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Ohio Train Derailment: Toxic Chemical Lawsuits Filed
Norfolk Southern Corporation faces lawsuits over a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that caused a toxic chemical spill that endangered residents..

February 23, 2023
Drugs & Devices
FDA: Nearly 350 Deaths Linked to Recalled Philips CPAP Machines
The FDA has received 346 death reports and more than 98,000 medical device reports linked to recalled Philips CPAP machines since April 2021.

February 16, 2023
Harmful Products
Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Over More Benzene Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Banana Boat has recalled its Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because of benzene contamination.

February 14, 2023
Drugs & Devices
Artificial Tears Eye Drops Recalled Over Concerns of Vision Loss, Death
The FDA and CDC warned consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears in light of reports of serious health risks.

February 8, 2023

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