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• Short-Term Antibiotic Use Can Lead to Prolonged Bacterial Resistance in Human Microbiome

  May 5, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New research warns that even a short course of antibiotics can negatively affect gut bacteria, increasing antimicrobial resistance and throwing the human microbiome out of balance.

• Lawsuit Against Ozempic Manufacturers Claims Gastroparesis Side Effects Were Not Adequately Disclosed on Drug Label

  December 29, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  An Ozempic gastroparesis lawsuit claims the manufacturer mislead consumers and the medical community about the drug's risks.

• Rotavirus Vaccine Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Merck Over Anticompetitive Scheme

  March 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit by the City of Baltimore claims Merck has participated in an anticompetitive scheme to control the rotavirus vaccine market, as well as other children's vaccines as well.

• Increasingly Popular Mini-Gastric Bypass Procedure Linked To Increased Risk Of Diarrhea, Other Stomach Problems: Study

  April 1, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Mini-gastric bypass surgeries are growing in popularity, but may increase the risk of complications, according to the findings of a French study.

• Probiotics Failed To Help Treat Children With Stomach Flu: Study

  November 29, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that probiotics do not help children get over the stomach flu.

• Deaths Linked To Diarrheal Diseases Increasing, While Other Infectious Diseases Decline: Study

  March 29, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Deaths from most types of infectious diseases have declined in recent years, with the exception of deaths from diarrheal diseases, which are on the rise, according to a new study.

• Imodium Abuse Problems Lead FDA To Seek Limits On Number Of Doses Per Package

  January 31, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA seeks limits on the number of doses of Imodium available per package due to growing concerns over abuse of the antidiarrheal medication, which can cause severe heart problems and deaths when taken at high doses.

• Benicar Settlement to Result in $300M Payment By Drug Maker for Gastrointestinal Injuries

  August 1, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A $300 million settlement has been reached to resolve cases for individuals who suffered chronic diarrhea or other gastrointestinal injuries following use of Benicar, Azor, Tribenzor or another olmesartan-based blood pressure drug.

• Swimming Pool Crypto Problems Increased Last Year, CDC Warns

  May 25, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC reports that the number of outbreaks of cryptosporidium linked to swimming pools and water parks doubled last year.

• Viberzi Side Effects May Increase Risk of Pancreatitis In Patients Without Gallbladder, FDA Warns

  March 16, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that the IBS drug Viberzi has been linked to cases of serious pancreatitis in patients who do not have a gallbladder, and may have caused at least two deaths.