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The recent influx of potentially dangerous transgressions committed within the dietary supplement industry have caused regulatory officials to exercise extreme caution. Accordingly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently acknowledged that they intend to crack-down on those companies that are lacing their products with undisclosed pharmaceutical ingredients. Amidst this growing concern, however, are…

According to the Nutrition Business Journal, Americans spent $28.1 billion on dietary supplements last year. Subsequently, millions more was spent on black-market products, particularly those marketed as weight loss, bodybuilding and sexual enhancers. Despite their popularity, there is little evidence that suggests dietary supplements actually provide clinical benefits. In fact, tainted products posing as…

Several popular birth control pills have recently become the subject of increasing scrutiny. According to healthcare officials, those who take oral contraceptives on a regular basis may significantly increase their risk of developing a severe blood clot. Of significant concern, however, is the development of life-threatening complications that may ensue. Subsequently, in order to…

Amnesteem (generic: isotretinoin), a medication used to treat acne, has been linked to a variety of severe, life-threatening side effects including birth defects, depression, suicide, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chron’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. If you or a loved one has been injured by Amnesteem, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free…

The ShoulderFlex Massager is a personal massaging unit intended to be used in the comforts of a consumer’s home. It is a personal massage device, specifically designed to provide consumers with a deep tissue massage to the neck, shoulder and back areas. Unfortunately, the ShoulderFlex Massager has recently become synonymous with a number of…

The SSRI antidepressant drug Zoloft® has been found to increase the risk of life-threatening birth defects in infants. Zoloft Lawsuit Update: On July 4, 2011, a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry announced that children born to mothers who took an SSRI antidepressant like Zoloft during pregnancy may have an increased risk…

Public Citizen, a consumer organization consisting of more than 225,000 members and supporters nationwide, has acted as the people’s voice in the capitol since 1971. By actively supporting public interest, the organization has successfully challenged corrupt practices in the pharmaceutical, nuclear and automobile industries. Continuing with their efforts, Public Citizen has recently submitted a…

Recent years have witnessed the surgical application of transvaginal mesh devices become a subject of great concern in the healthcare community. The use of these devices has become synonymous with the development of severe, life-threatening complications. As a result, recipients experiencing mesh failure have frequently sought compensation for their pain and suffering by filing…