Johnson & Johnson Pays $55M In Second Lawsuit
Last Monday, a woman from South Dakota was granted $5 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages after she claimed Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder-based products...
Air Pollution Is Dangerous, But It Doesn’t Diminish The Benefits Of Walking, Cycling
Living in a city with high levels of air pollution can wreak havoc on a person’s health. Air pollution in China has led to the proliferation of lung cancer diagnoses. And higher air pollution levels...
Ketamine As Depression Treatment?
Major depressive disorders and drug abuse are both massive public health concerns, affecting people from every socioeconomic class, race, and gender. The two share similarities besides their...
Are Antibacterial Soaps Actually Bad For Me?
Crane your head in any direction as you pass through your nearest pharmacy and you’ll be sure to come across the word “antibacterial” plastered on many a common household item, most notably hand...
Herbalife in advanced talks to settle FTC probe, issues remain
Herbalife Ltd, which has been accused by billionaire investor William Ackman of being a fraud, said it was in advanced talks with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to settle a probe into whether it...
Germany Relaxes Rules On Using Cannabis For Medical Purposes
The German government gave the go-ahead on Wednesday to relax rules on cannabis use by the seriously ill from early next year if they have no other treatment options. Dried cannabis flowers and...
Summer Tips (1)
While Americans like to put on sunscreen to maintain their skin, they may be underestimating the importance of sunglasses and eye protection against sun damage, a new study suggests. The nationwide...
Bacteria blocks mosquitoes from transmitting Zika
Infecting mosquitoes with a strain of bacteria known as Wolbachia significantly reduced their ability to transmit the Zika virus, Brazilian researchers said on Wednesday, raising hope for this...
