Texas Sues Tylenol Makers Johnson & Johnson over Autism Concerns
Texas is suing Tylenol makers Johnson & Johnson over autism concerns, asserting that the company did not properly warn pregnant mothers of potential risks.
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Johnson & Johnson Offers $6.5 Billion Deal for Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson offered a $6.5 billion settlement deal to plaintiffs suing the company for its products allegedly causing ovarian cancer, in what would be one of the biggest lawsuit payouts in history.
Fully Vaccinated South African President Tests Positive for Coronavirus
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for an undisclosed strain of the Chinese coronavirus on Sunday and was presenting “mild symptoms” of illness as of Monday, Reuters reported.
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Five Sunscreens After Detecting Cancer-Causing Chemical
The Johnson & Johnson company is voluntarily recalling five of its Neutrogena and Aveeno brand sunscreens after finding a cancer-causing chemical in some samples.
Report: FDA to Announce Warning on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Related to Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly set to announce a warning for the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine saying it has been linked to a serious, although rare, side effect.
Johnson and Johnson Agrees to End Sale of Opioids in $230 Million Settlement
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James said Saturday Johnson & Johnson agreed to stop selling opioids nationwide in a $230 million settlement with the state.
Canada Halts J&J Vaccine Rollout After Violations by Maryland Manufacturer
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) – Plans to distribute the first 300,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Canada next week are on hold after Health Canada learned part of them were manufactured at a Maryland facility that messed up the ingredients in 15 million doses bound for the U.S. market.
FDA Vaccine Advisory Board Member: We Don’t Need More Info on J&J Vaccine, Pausing It Risks More People Getting COVID
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, said there’s sufficient information to make a decision on whether to resume the Johnson and Johnson vaccine and
China Claims to Be Close to Debuting mRNA Coronavirus Vaccine
Chinese state media reported on Tuesday that Chinese mRNA coronavirus vaccines will enter Phase III clinical trials in May and will be ready to ship 120 million doses by the end of the year.
CDC’s Schuchat: Two Reasons for J&J Pause Are to ‘Urge More Reporting’ of Clots and Get ‘Advice’
On Tuesday’s “PBS NewsHour,” CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat said that the agency recommended pausing the administration of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine so the health community can figure out how to “recognize, diagnose, and manage” the
Surgeon General: We Don’t Know if Clots Are ‘Related to the Vaccine’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said that we’re “trying to figure out” whether the blood clots among six people who have received the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine are actually related to the vaccine,
Joe Biden Hopes America ‘Back to Normal’ by March 2022
Biden said he hoped life in the United States would return to normal by March of 2022. He commented after delivering remarks promoting an update on the number of coronavirus vaccines expected for the United States.
China’s Second Coronavirus Vaccine Still 20% Less Effective than Pfizer Option
The Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinopharm announced on Wednesday that Phase III clinical trials found their Chinese coronavirus vaccine candidate to be 72.51 percent effective in preventing infections.
VIDEO: Beauty Companies Accused of ‘Colorism’ for Selling Skin-Lightening Creams
Major cosmetic companies are reportedly facing criticism for making billions of dollars off skin lightening products some claim promote “colorism.”
Johnson & Johnson Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Possible by Early 2021
Johnson & Johnson announced on Tuesday that the company plans to have a coronavirus vaccine ready by 2021.
Donald Trump Cancels Federal Student Debt for Wounded Warriors
The president spoke to the AMVETS Convention in Kentucky on Wednesday, announcing his decision and signing the document.
