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• Toxic Chemicals, Lead, Often Released By Fireworks: Study

  July 8, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that fireworks could release particulate matter laden with toxic heavy metals, which can cause respiratory issues and other health problems.

• FDA Warning Letters Target Companies Selling Injectable Drugs As Homeopathic

  June 17, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued warning letters to four companies making injectable homeopathic drugs, saying they are unapproved products made with poor manufacturing standards.

• Lawsuit Alleges Truvada, Atripla and Other HIV Drugs Caused Various Kidney and Bone Injuries

  December 12, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new lawsuit claims Gilead failed to provide proper warnings about the risks of kidney and bone damage from HIV drugs like Truvada, Viread and Atripla.

• Methotrexate Medication Errors Resulting In Injuries, Deaths: Report

  December 12, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report warns of fatal dosing errors linked to methotrexate, due to confusion over when the highly toxic drug should be taken, and how often.

• Dangerous and Toxic Toys Remain on Store Shelves, Report Warns

  November 27, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new report warns of toxic chemicals in popular children's toys, and the continued sale of dangerous toys which have already been recalled.

• Truvada Lawsuit Filed Over Bone Fracture Complications

  July 24, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A Truvada lawsuit claims Gilead failed to warn patients that the drug could cause the death of bone tissue due to is high toxicity.

• EPA Issues Partial Ban On Some Flame Retardant, Fuel and Lubricant Chemicals

  June 28, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The EPA has announced plans to take actions on five chemicals, following an expedited review process which could lead to partial bans for some.

• FDA Claims PFAS Chemicals Not Putting U.S. Food At Risk

  June 13, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is reassuring the public that recent testing which revealed PFAS contamination of the country's food supply suggests there is no health risk and that the contamination is not widespread.

• Roundup Exposure May Cause Generational Toxic Damage: Study

  April 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that Roundup exposure could result in health problems being passed on to future generations.

• Centralization for TDF Drug Lawsuits Sought With JPML

  January 3, 2019

  Austin Kirk

  Plaintiffs who have filed HIV drug lawsuits against Gilead say that the company intentionally sold highly toxic drugs, knowing it would release a safer variant a few years later to extend its profits and to take advantage of patent protections.