271 results

• Emulsifier Food Additives Linked to Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer Risks: Study

  March 7, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links consumption of emulsifiers used in processed food to an increased risk of several types of cancer.

• Alcohol-Related Deaths On the Rise in Recent Years: CDC Report

  March 5, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A CDC study finds that stress from the COVID-19 pandemic has driven the number of alcohol-related deaths up to nearly 500 per day.

• Mirena IUD Class Action Lawsuit Over Breast Cancer Risk Cleared to Move Forward

  October 12, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Mirena breast cancer class action lawsuit is moving forward after a federal judge rejected Bayer's efforts to dismiss the complaint.

• Bard PowerPort Fragment Lodged in Heart, Resulting in Multiple Surgeries To Remove Fractured Chemo Port: Lawsuit

  October 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed by a Chicago woman says her heart was pierced by a Bard PowerPort fragment after the chemo port fractured due to defective design.

• Lawsuit Filed After Bard PowerPort Fractured and Catheter Piece Lodged in Heart

  August 4, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Bard PowerPort lawsuit claims a woman had to undergo emergency heart surgery earlier this month after a piece of the device broke off and migrated into her heart.

• Researchers Warn that Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec and Other Heartburn Drugs May Interfere with Breast Cancer Treatments: Study

  July 25, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that the side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and similar heartburn drugs can interfere with certain cancer medications, resulting in lower survival rates for women with advanced breast cancer.

• More Cancer Patients Should Receive Genetic Testing After Diagnosis: Study

  June 26, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study finds many cancer patients are not receiving recommended genetic testing, which could lead to more targeted and more effective treatment of their cancer.

• Single-Drug and Combo Birth Control Pills Both Carry Increased Breast Cancer Risk: Study

  March 28, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that progesterone-only pills appear to increase the risk of breast cancer by the same amount as other hormonal birth control, despite years of research to the contrary.

• Delayed Surgery After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Linked To Worse Overall Survival: Study

  March 9, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest women who undergo breast cancer surgery have a better chance of survival and good outcomes if they have the surgery within eight weeks of diagnosis.

• Lawsuit Alleges Breast Cancer Caused By Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

  February 27, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A former resident of Camp Lejeune has filed a lawsuit claiming water contamination on the base led to the development of breast cancer.