The rise of freelancing has created a class of workers who are chronically underemployed. A growing number of people in the workforce are at risk for falling through the cracks and need to be protected from legal violations like wage theft, sexual harassment, or discrimination. The “the fissured workplace: why work became so bad for … Read more
Zantac, an over the counter medication for heartburn and indigestion was pulled from shelves by FDA due to a possible cancer risk. Zantac is still available in some countries including Canada, but people who have this medication should watch out for new developments on its future availability. Zantac was recalled by the FDA due to … Read more
The suits were filed by the city of Chicago in Cook County Circuit Court. The lawsuits allege that Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries contributed to an opioid epidemic by designing and selling drugs like OxyContin for nonmedical purposes. The companies also misled doctors about the addictive potential of opioids, according to … Read more
Pradaxa is a medication that was released in the United States by Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. to treat patients with bleeding ulcers, and other side effects of non-healing wounds, including gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Pradaxa has been associated with serious adverse reactions such as heart attack or stroke when taken shortly after having eaten within three hours … Read more