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
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
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
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
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