Daily Archives: March 31, 2010

Toyota investigates new sudden acceleration crash in Wisconsin

March 31, 2010 Consumer Fraud

Toyota has launched an investigation into a new report of sudden unintended acceleration involving a 2009 Camry. The car’s driver, Myrna Marseilles, 76, of Wisconsin, said that she was parking her car at the YMCA in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. when ... Read More

Lactation specialist warns against use of Reglan

breastfeeding
March 31, 2010 Pharmaceutical

Melissa Kotlen Nagin is not a fan of the prescription drug Reglan, especially to stimulate milk production in breast feeding mothers. Nagan, a mother of three, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Lactation Consultant who maintains an active ... Read More

Canadian woman blames Yaz for year-long illness

canadian_flag
March 31, 2010 Pharmaceutical

Monica Dakin lost a year of her life because of her birth control pills. The 23-year-old Canadian was prescribed the popular oral contraceptive Yaz last May to treat her ovarian cysts. She believed the low-dose hormone carried fewer side effects ... Read More

Cubs pitcher considers pros, cons of shoulder surgery

Angel Guzman
March 31, 2010 Pharmaceutical

Shoulder surgery may be the only hope for Chicago Cubs pitcher Angel Guzman to get back into the game. A recent MRI revealed that the right-handed pitcher had a severe tear in a ligament in his shoulder near his armpit. ... Read More

Sexual enhancer found to contain potentially dangerous ingredient

masxtreme-recall
March 31, 2010 Product Liability

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use a sexual enhancement capsule distributed by Natural Wellness because the product contains an undeclared ingredient that may cause serious, life-threatening conditions for some populations. ... Read More