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Researchers Find Protein Linking Exposure To Mesothelioma

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A recent study has established a crucial link between a specific protein released in response to asbestos exposure and the development of mesothelioma,…

Weld County Receives $8.8m For Opioid Crisis

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The Weld County Health Department is one of the recipients of a recent national landmark settlement involving prescription opioid manufacturers and…

NJ Court Tosses $223.8M J&J Talc Verdict

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A New Jersey appeals court has invalidated a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson, which had been awarded by a jury to four individuals alleging they developed cancer due to…

AstraZeneca Settles Kidney Damage Lawsuits for Nexium

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AstraZeneca has agreed to pay $425 million in a settlement related to Nexium and Prilosec, two popular heartburn drugs, to resolve around 11,000 lawsuits…

11,000 More Lawsuits Hit J&J Over Baby Powder-Cancer Link

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Johnson & Johnson is experiencing a significant increase, of at least 28%, in new lawsuits alleging that its talc-based baby powder causes cancer.

FDA Displeased with Philips CPAP Tests

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Federal regulators have issued an update on a Philips CPAP recall issued in 2021, saying that they are “unsatisfied”…

Former Pfizer Talc Supplier Files Bankruptcy

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Barrett Minerals Inc. (BMI), a former talc supplier to the cosmetics industry, has entered bankruptcy proceedings.

The…

Rite Aid Bankrupt Due To Sales Drop & Opioid Lawsuits

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Rite Aid, a prominent U.S. pharmacy chain, has recently declared bankruptcy and secured $3.45 billion in fresh funding as part of its restructuring strategy in response to declining sales and legal issues related to…

Florida AG Sues Juul For Deceptive E-cigarette Marketing

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The Florida Attorney General has initiated a lawsuit against the electronic-cigarette company Juul Labs, accusing the company of improperly…

GSK Resolves Zantac Cancer Claims

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GlaxoSmithKline has recently reached a settlement agreement in California state court with four plaintiffs who had filed lawsuits related to Zantac, a…