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• Truqap Side Effects Linked to Discontinuation Risks, FDA Staffers Warn

  May 1, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA drug experts warned a panel of scientific advisors that Truqap’s toxicity has been linked to a high number of treatment discontinuations, as the manufacturer seeks approval to expand use of the breast cancer drug for prostate cancer.

• Nitrous Oxide Overdose Lawsuit Alleges Medical Procedure Resulted in Acute Toxic Encephalopathy

  April 15, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A medical malpractice lawsuit alleges that a doctor who performed a woman’s liposuction procedure caused a nitrous oxide overdose, resulting in brain toxicity.

• Chlorpyrifos (CPF) Exposure Linked to Abnormal Brain Development in Children: Study

  August 27, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study has identified a dose-dependent link between children’s exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos and declines in fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

• EPA Finalizes Ban on Chemicals Linked to Camp Lejeune Cancer Side Effects

  December 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  TCE and PCE are among the chemicals found in Camp Lejeune water decades ago,, which have been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, Parkinson’s disease and other health risks.

• Congress Urges EPA To Ban Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Disease Side Effects, Impact on Environment

  October 11, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawmakers calling for weedkiller products containing Paraquat to be banned in the U.S., due to both health risks, including toxicity and Parkinson's disease, and detrimental effects on the environment.

• Hundreds of Imdelltra Side Effects Went Unreported to FDA Before Cancer Drug’s Approval: Report

  August 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report indicates Amgen failed to report 400 adverse events that occurred during clinical trials for the recently-approved cancer drug Imdelltra, linked to increased risks of cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity.

• Fresenius Gets FDA Warning Letter Over Hemodialysis Recall Problems

  December 27, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The FDA has sent a warning letter to Fresenius over its recalled hemodialysis machine, indicating the manufacturer knew for years that the tubing could release dangerous PCBs into patients' blood.

• Fresenius Hemodialysis Machine Recall Issued Due to Toxic Compound Exposure Risks

  October 25, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  More than 200 Fresenius hemodialysis machines may put patients at risk of serious injury or death because they can expose them toxic compounds which leach from the devices' silicone tubing.

• Dräger Ventilator Recall Issued Over Breathing Gas Contamination by PE-PUR Foam

  August 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Dräger ventilator recall came after tests revealed PE-PUR sound insulation foam was releasing a toxic gas which could cause life-threatening health problems, including cancer.

• Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune, Other Military Bases Disproportionately Affected Communities of Color: Report

  November 7, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report warns that communities of color are disproportionately affected by toxic pollution from U.S. military bases.