It’s hard to know where the next gadget-related health crisis will come from. We’ve seen a string of injuries and deaths related to fitness trackers, hoverboards, even vaccines. The FDA is working on ways for companies like Apple and Google (and let’s not forget Samsung) to better protect consumers in the future — but progress … Read more
Hernia mesh lawsuits are being filed across the country. Most of these cases involve complications from hernia surgeries, and patients have complained that the meshes caused severe pain in their abdomen area. Mesh manufactures argue there is no proof for any injury claims based on a study of adverse events reported by 1/3rd of all … Read more
“The complete lack of privacy and the fact that medical records are just sitting out there in the open is really a perfect target for cybercriminals.” If your medical records are stolen, there is a lot you can do to get them back. First, contact the insurance company that pays for your care and ask … Read more
A jury in California awarded $289 million to a man who claimed that exposure to Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer. The decision is the first of its kind, and will have ripple effects across industries as more lawsuits are filed alleging Roundup causes cancer. The “what is the latest news on the roundup lawsuit?” … Read more