26 results

• EU Confirms Oxbryta Risk of Sickle Cell Disease Complications, Death Outweigh Benefits

  October 30, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  European drug regulators have confirmed they intend to keep the recalled sickle cell disease drug Oxbryta off the market, indicating the drug's risks outweigh its benefits.

• EU Launches Investigation Into Ozempic Vision Loss Problems

  December 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Following nearly 20 reports of vision problems from Ozempic or Wegovy since a study was published in July 2024, Danish health officials are calling for an EU investigation into the safety of semaglutide-based drugs.

• European Regulators Seek More Data on Ozempic Suicide Risks

  December 5, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Concerns over potential Ozempic suicide risks have led European regulators to expand its investigation to the entire class of diabetes and weight loss drugs.

• Philips DreamStation CPAP Problems Result in Litigation for Manufacturer in U.S. and Abroad

  July 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Philips faces increasing legal concerns in Europe over its recalled Philips DreamStation CPAP devices, which have been linked to deaths there as well as in the U.S.

• Ozempic Suicide Risks Result in Investigation by European Medicines Agency

  July 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  European regulators have launched an investigation into Ozempic suicide risks following reports of users experiencing desires to harm themselves in Iceland.

• Proposed Ban on PFAS Firefighting Foam in E.U. Backed By Risk Assessment Committee

  March 30, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Two EU committees have signed off on a plan to ban the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam.

• European Union Considering Widespread PFAS Chemical Ban Due to Health Risks, Water Contamination

  February 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The European Union is considering a widespread PFAS chemical ban after several member nations determined they pose a risk to human health and the environment.

• European Regulators Signed Off On Roundup Safety After Ignoring Rat Tumor Evidence: Report

  June 30, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  An environmental group says European regulators ignored clear evidence of glyphosate cancer risks during a recent Roundup safety assessment.

• Bayer Pesticides Calypso and Biscaya Banned In Europe Due To Threats To Bee Population

  January 16, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Two Bayer pesticides are being banned in Europe due to threats to the bee population.

• Roundup Health Concerns Show Need For Global Ban of Glyphosate, International OB/GYN Group Says

  August 2, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Roundup should be banned worldwide until it can be proven safe, an international group of gynecologists and obstetricians say.