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• Pfizer Settles Oxbryta Lawsuit Over Child’s Vaso-Occlusive Crises (VOCs) Linked To Recalled Drug

  June 23, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Oxbryta’s manufacturers say they have reached a proposed settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by a mother whose child was hospitalized with VOCs, the same painful sickle cell complications the drug was intended to prevent.

• Oxbryta Lawsuit Settlement Terms Still Being Finalized

  February 18, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Plaintiffs and defendants involved in an Oxbryta wrongful death lawsuit asked a federal judge for more time to finalize negotiations on a settlement agreement.

• Quitting Statins During Pregnancy May Improve Birth Outcomes: Study

  February 2, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that taking pregnant women off statins may not carry any increased health risks, and may improve chances of their baby's survival.

• Eliquis, Xarelto Bleeding Risks Renewed Amid Andexxa Recall Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Concerns

  January 9, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Recent recall of Andexxa causes Xarelto and Eliquis users to go without an FDA-approved reversal agent, leaving doctors to rely on a drug known to be less effective and to cause blood clots.

• Brilinta With Aspirin No Better Than Aspirin Alone for Heart Surgery Patients: Study

  December 19, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Brilinta paired with aspirin failed to improve outcomes after heart surgery when compared to just aspirin alone.

• Oxbryta Settlement Reached by Pfizer To Resolve Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Lawsuit

  November 6, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in an Oxbryta wrongful death lawsuit say they are close to finalizing a settlement agreement which would eliminate the need for a trial.

• Motorcycle Air Pollution Linked to Greater Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke: Study

  October 7, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers warn that motorcycles can emit up to 10 times more pollution than cars, yet remain under-regulated, posing serious health risks.

• Tagrisso, Lazcluze Side Effects Increase Heart Risks: Study

  September 30, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that third-generation EGFR inhibitor cancer drugs, such as Tagrisso and Lazcluze, may pose a higher risk of heart problems than earlier cancer therapies.

• Oxbryta Wrongful Death Lawsuit Set for Trial in Sept. 2027

  July 24, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has set an Oxbryta wrongful death lawsuit to go to trial in September 2027 over claims that the recalled drug causes the very sickle cell symptoms it was supposed to prevent.

• 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.