A new report has found that Propecia has adverse sexual side effects which may become permanent. This is not the first time similar links have been made with the popular hair drug. The drug, which was approved in 1997 to treat male pattern baldness, is part of a class of drugs known as 5 Alpha […]

In the continuing California Trial over the DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant device, evidence keeps pointing to issues with the controversial devices design. The Trial which involves a case taken by a former Prison Officer Loren Kransky is the first of some ten thousand similar cases. Kransky’s Lawyers recently called a University Professor Mr Dennis […]

In the last month two former British Airways Pilots were laid to rest and at least of one of them believed his untimely death was as a result of breathing toxic air inside the cabin of his Jet for years. According to a recent article in the Sunday Express , as former BA Pilot Richard […]

The Food Safety Authority (FSAI)   has published the findings of a study examining the authenticity of a number of beef burger, beef meal and salami products available from retails outlets in Ireland. The Study tested for the presence of horse DNA and revealed the presence of horse DNA in some beef burger products. The authority […]

Recently released Court documents in the first lawsuit to come to Trial in the US which is being heard in California this week has revealed that executives at Johnson & Johnson were aware that its artificial hip device had significant problems years before its recall. The first law suit to come to trial is being […]

Beko has issued a safety notice warning to Consumers that some of its condenser tumble dryers are at risk of catching fire. If you have bought a Beko condenser dryer sometime between May and October 2012 you may have received one of the affected  models. Beko has said that it has been made aware of […]

  Research published by the National Joint Registry of England and Wales has pointed to the increasing wearing down of metal-on-metal hip device implants. Experts have now called for a total ban of the controversial Orthopaedic Devices. The study reviewed hip implant data collected by the NJR of England and Wales. They recorded every hip […]

  Christine Scott who received C.R. Bard’s avaulta PA Biosynthetic Support System to treat urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse has been awarded $3 million in compensation for injuries caused to her by the device. The trans-vaginal surgical mesh device is designed to reinforce the vaginal wall and provide additional support to organs such as […]

Olive Loughrey a 62 year old lady who sustained significant personal injuries when she was caused to trip and fall on a footpath in Dun Laoghaire in July 2002 has been awarded damages in excess of €260,000 by the High Court. Ms Loughrey  suffered  injuries  to her wrist, left shoulder back and head in the […]

The IMB has issued a warning to Irish Consumers regarding the use of Tooth Whitening Products which contain excessive amounts of Hydrogen Peroxide. Tooth Whiteners contain Hydrogen Peroxide an ingredient which has whitening properties. Hydrogen peroxide whitens teeth by passing into the teeth and reacting with the molecules that cause stains or discolouration. A common […]