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• Comtan, Stalevo Not Linked To Cardiovascular Risks: FDA

  October 27, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA investigators have found no clear link between heart attack risk and the Parkinson's disease drugs Stalevo and Comtan following a five-year review.

• Roundup Weedkiller Faces Relicensing in Europe Amid Cancer Warning by WHO

  July 22, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  German investigators have called RoundUp herbicide safe and recommend that the active ingredient, glyphosate, be relicensed in Europe, despite cancer concerns.

• Levaquin Mitochondrial Toxicity Warning Urged in FDA Petition

  July 23, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Mitochondrial toxicity from the antibiotic Levaquin may cause a variety of ailments, according to a pharmaceutical watchdog group that wants a new black label warning added to the drug.

• Pesticides Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Risk: Study

  February 7, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study's findings strengthens evidence of a link between pesticides and Parkinson's disease.

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Ads May Be Misleading, Dangerous: FDA

  August 23, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Misleading ads for hyperbaric chamber oxygen treatments could put patients at risk for little if any benefits, the FDA warns.

• Fresenius Kabi Recall Issued For Generic Cogentin Injections

  July 2, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Four lots of generic Cogentin (benzotropine mesylate) are being recalled due to glass particle contamination. Fresenius Kabi has halted production to address the problem.

• Exposure to Pesticides, Solvents Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Risk: Study

  May 29, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A new study provides further evidence that many common pesticides and other solvents may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease. ...

• Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Leads May Be Damaged During Implant

  May 7, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal health officials are warning that problems with caps on Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) leads could cause severe injury...

• Roundup Weed Killer May Cause Parkinson’s, Cancer, Other Problems

  April 26, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Exposure to the commonly used weed killer Roundup may be linked to a risk of serious health problems, including Parkinson’s...

• Study Finds Link Between Head Injuries, Pesticide and Parkinson’s Disease

  November 26, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that head injuries and exposure to certain herbicides may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease.