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• Long-Term SSRI Use May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

  March 24, 2026

  A new study suggests that prolonged use of SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants may be associated with a higher risk of cardiac death, with the risk increasing the longer patients remain on the medications.

• Lawsuit Claims Button Battery Choked 14-Month-Old After Falling Out of Defective CVS Thermometer

  March 23, 2026

  A mother's lawsuit against CVS alleges the pharmacy sold a thermometer with a button battery that could be removed and swallowed by her child.

• Drops in Nursing Home Staffing Levels Often Fueled by Ownership Changes: Study

  March 18, 2026

  A new study finds that as private companies acquire more nursing homes, staffing levels decline and overall care quality worsens.

• Fertility Treatments May Increase Women’s Cancer Risks: Study

  March 17, 2026

  A new study finds fertility treatments may be associated with an increased risk of some cancers, while lowering the risk of others.

• Smartphone Use in School Affects Learning and Cognitive Development: Study

  March 16, 2026

  A new study finds that teens use their smartphones about two hours per day while in school, resulting in cognitive and learning problems.

• Ryobi Hedge Trimmer Lawsuit Claims Recalled Device Cut Off Tip of Woman’s Finger

  March 13, 2026

  Ryobi faces a product liability lawsuit from a woman who says she lost a finger due to a defective design that eventually led to a hedge trimmer recall.