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• Schedule Leading to Valsartan Lawsuit Bellwether Trial in September 2025 Outlined by MDL Judge

  July 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A special master has set a schedule to prepare the first Valsartan cancer lawsuit for trial by September 8, involving a liver cancer claim brought by a man from Alabama.

• Phosphates in Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Blood Pressure: Study

  July 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New research has linked elevated phosphate levels in ultra-processed foods to brain-driven hypertension, raising concerns that common additives found in items like chips and deli meats may be fueling widespread high blood pressure.

• Nexium, Prilosec May Lead to High Blood Pressure Among Menopausal Women: Study

  July 10, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid to increased risks of high blood pressure among postmenopausal women, raising concerns about long-term use of heartburn and acid reflux medications.

• Second Wave of Valsartan Cancer Lawsuits To Be Ready for Bellwether Trials by January 2026

  July 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new schedule for a second wave of Valsartan cancer lawsuit bellwether trials hopes to have a case ready to go before a jury by January 2026.

• PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure in Children: Study

  June 26, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study has found a dose-dependent relationship between prenatal exposure to certain forever chemicals and hypertension.

• Court Outlines Valsartan Lawsuits Trial Schedule for “Wave 2” Bellwether Cases

  May 28, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Following the first federal bellwether trial expected to begin in September 2025, a group of four additional Valsartan lawsuits will be prepared for a second wave of trials.

• Order Requires Valsartan Recall Lawsuits To Provide Product Identification for Specific Generic Drug Makers Named

  March 27, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The federal judge overseeing all Valsartan lawsuits has approved a process that requires plaintiffs to establish they used specific versions of the recalled pills made by each manufacturer named as a defendant in their complaint.

• High Blood Pressure Risks Linked to Some Antidepressants: Study

  March 12, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A link has been found between certain antidepressants and an increased risk of high blood pressure, which could lead to heart attacks and strokes.

• Ultra-Processed Food Warning Labels Could Reduce Consumption in Children: Study

  March 11, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research indicates that a different method for labeling caloric intakes could lead to slightly less ultra-processed food consumption by school-aged children.

• Deadlines Leading to First Valsartan Bellwether Trial on Sept. 8, 2025 Outlined by Special Master

  March 4, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Special Master has issued a schedule for preparing the first Valsartan bellwether lawsuit for trial later this summer.