Friday, 29 June 2018

Missouri appeals court tosses $55 million J&J talc-powder verdict

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Missouri appeals court on Friday threw out a $55 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using its talc-based products, including J&J's Baby Powder, for feminine hygiene.


Undiagnosed celiac disease tied to miscarriages and stillbirths

(Reuters Health) - Women with undiagnosed celiac disease may be more likely to have miscarriages or stillbirths than women who never get this diagnosis, a Danish study suggests.


Exercise may help childhood cancer survivors live longer

(Reuters Health) - Childhood cancer survivors who get plenty of vigorous exercise may live longer than their counterparts who aren't very active, a recent study suggests.