Risperdal is an antipsychotic drug prescribed to patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism. It is also given to patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, insomnia, and depression. A study published in 2006 showed that Risperdal, when given to adolescents and young adults, caused an elevated level of the hormone prolactin, which is responsible for breast development in …
What Is a Class Action Suit?
A class action suit is a lawsuit that includes a group of people. The group can be suing an individual or another group of people. The idea of a class action is predominantly an American phenomenon, although, in other countries, consumer groups are bringing claims on behalf of consumers. Most class action cases are filed in federal court, under Federal …
Another Bike Brake Recall
It seems like there are many bike components that fail, resulting in a recall. This time, SRAM LLC of Chicago, Illinois is recalling a hydraulic bicycle brake due to crash and injury hazard, according to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC). This recall affects over 23,000 bikes sold between May 2013 and December 2013, under various brands such as: ASI: …
Weight Loss Companies Are Having Their Own Fat Trimmed
Several companies that sell fraudulent and misleading weight loss products are going to have to dig into their profits and find $34 million to pay consumers who were victimized by their advertising lies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just reached a settlement in a class action case with four companies that use deceptive advertising to sell weight-loss products, including dietary …
Dietary Supplements and Liver Damage
Dietary supplements are a huge business in America. Annually more than $32 billion is spent on vitamins, diet pills and protein products, all promised to improve health and fitness. While there are some products on the market living up to their promises, many not only fail to produce any healthful result, but also have been linked to liver failure or …
Choking Hazards: How to Prevent and React
What is Choking? No matter how old you are, many of us have felt that moment of panic when we feel something momentarily lodge in our throat while talking or laughing with food in our mouth. Mine was a piece of gum that fell down my trachea after a friend of mine told a particularly funny joke. But, choking emergencies …
Extended Use of Birth Control Pill May Increase Risk of Glaucoma
Birth control pills are a very common form of contraception and has other various uses in women’s health, but recent findings have found that there may be a link between the pill and eye disease after extended use. Eyes contain estrogen receptors, and we know the pill is a hormonal drug that affects the levels of estrogen in a woman’s …
Electronic Cigarettes – Liable Product or Safe Alternative?
In the very beginning of their popularity, people were easily spotted smoking electronic cigarettes inside restaurants and bars where traditional smoking had previously been banned. After a brief double-take, many realize that the smoker isn’t blatantly breaking the law at all, they’re using a nicotine vapor electronic cigarette. E-cigarettes have raised many issues since their invention in 2003 by Chinese …
Nap Nanny Infant Recliners Recalled After Five Infant Deaths
From 2009 to now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received at least 92 incident reports involving the Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill products, including five infant deaths. The reports included infants hanging or falling over the side of the products, including some infants who were restrained in the product’s harness. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using all …
CPSC’s May Children’s Product Recalls
You want your children to be safe, but many times they might use toys or products that could cause them harm due to a manufacturer’s negligence. We want to share with you the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recalled children’s products for May, so you can protect your children from injuries. H&M Re-announces Recall of Children’s Water Bottles Due to Choking …
