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• Pregnancy Exposure to Detergents, Pesticides, Solvants Linked to Genital Birth Defects in Boys: Study

  June 8, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest some common chemicals are linked to genital birth defects in boys.

• Nearly Half of Cerebral Palsy Cases May Be Linked to Genetics: Study

  June 8, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that 45% of cerebal palsy cases could be linked to genetic factors.

• Bard G2 Filter Lawsuit Alleges Device Tilted, Penetrated Wall of IVC

  June 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A Mississippi man says his Bard G2 IVC filter tilted out of alignment, causing internal injuries.

• Antidepressant PPHN Risk from Pregnancy Use May Be Lower Than Thought: Study

  June 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study's findings indicate that antidepressants cause a small but measurable increase in the risk of respiratory problems in newborns when used during late pregnancy.

• Child Car Seats Found to Contain Toxic Chemicals That May Pose Health Risks: Report

  June 5, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  New safety tests suggest that many child car seats contain high amounts of toxic flame retardants, which may pose potential...

• Hospital Infections, Joint Replacements Leading Medical Expenses: CMS Report

  June 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new government report finds that joint replacement surgeries and severe sepsis are the most costly and frequently required procedures in the U.S. healthcare system.

• Big Lots Hanging Chair Recall Issued Due to Fall, Injury Risk

  June 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Big Lots is recalling roughly 16,000 hanging chairs sold at stores nationwide, after several reports of the seats falling while...

• Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch Recall Issued After Heart Attacks, Strokes Reported

  June 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Several batches of Baxter Vascu-Guard patches have been recalled following reports of strokes and blood clots because users did not know which side of the patch to apply.

• Some Painkillers, Sedatives May Increase Urge To Kill: Study

  June 4, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that some painkillers and sedatives may increase homicidal urge

• Antibiotic Overuse Subject of White House Forum As FDA Issues New Livestock Antibiotics Rule

  June 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Today the White House is hosting a forum on antibiotic stewardship, in an attempt to prevent antibiotic overuse and the development of "superbugs" that resist treatment.