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Environmental Health
Bayer Lobbies for Legal Protection To Block Roundup Lawsuits
Bayer sees mixed results after lobbying in three U.S. states to pass laws that would help protect it from future litigation over claims that Roundup causes cancer.

May 1, 2024
Drugs & Devices
Lilly’s Zepbound Shows Promising Results in Sleep Apnea Clinical Trials
Zepbound (tirzepatide), originally for weight management, shows potential as a treatment for sleep apnea by reducing symptoms and aiding significant weight loss.

April 30, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Bard PowerPort MDL Bellwether Trials To Proceed As Scheduled
Learn about the ongoing Bard PowerPort MDL and the importance of the upcoming bellwether trials. Stay up-to-date on the latest details.

April 30, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Philips Reaches $1.1 Billion Settlement Over Faulty Respiratory Devices
Philips reaches a $1.1 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits linked to its recalled CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines.

April 29, 2024
Drugs & Devices
Exactech Announces Equinoxe Shoulder System Recall
Exactech recalls Equinoxe Shoulder Systems made between 2004 and 2021 due to defective packaging that may cause device degradation and failure.

April 25, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Judge Slashes Bayer Roundup Verdict by $1 Billion
A Missouri judge significantly cut punitive damages in a major Roundup verdict against Bayer to about $550 million while rejecting a dismissal or new trial.

April 16, 2024
Harmful Products
FDA: Philips Respironics Must Fix or Refund Recalled Sleep Devices
Philips Respironics must offer fixes or refunds for dangerous sleep devices. Learn how this impacts you and get your device replaced today.

April 16, 2024
Drugs & Devices
FDA Issues Urgent Recall for Heart Pump Linked to 49 Deaths
Abiomed is under scrutiny after its Impella heart pump was recalled following 49 deaths. Learn the urgent need for patient safety action.

April 4, 2024
Environmental Health
US Bans Asbestos in Aim To Protect Public Health
EPA enforces an asbestos ban to combat public health risks and environmental harm, marking a significant move against toxic chemical exposure. Read more.

March 19, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Bayer Secures Another March Victory Amid Ongoing Roundup Litigation
Though Bayer won key March trials over Roundup's safety, it still faces ongoing liability lawsuits. Read more.

March 12, 2024

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