NY hospitals rated lowest in U.S.
New York’s hospitals collectively rank dead last among the 50 states in a new report card from the federal government, an Empire Center analysis shows.
On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its first-ever star ratings for hospitals across the country, based on 64 measures of quality.
Just one New York institution, the...
Viagra Overdose Risks: What Happens When You Take Too Many Blue Pills
Viagra (sildenafil) is liberating for men who struggle with getting an erection and keeping it up in the bedroom. The diamond-cut blue pills help treat erectile dysfunction (ED) by increasing blood flow to the penis, but taking more pills than directed could lead to a permanent painful erection, and other potential health risks that could damage...
Why ‘Useless’ Surgery Is Still Popular
Before a drug can be marketed, it has to go through rigorous testing to show it is safe and effective. Surgery, though, is different. The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate surgical procedures. So what happens when an operation is subjected to and fails the ultimate test — a...
Are Energy Drinks Dangerous For Heart Health? New Study Questions Risks, Nutritional Value
For college students and late night workers, consuming caffeine and energy drinks is often the only way to concentrate when exhausted. But drinking too many energy drinks — like Red Bull, Monster, Amp, or Burn — can be dangerous to your health, especially for your heart. A new case study published in the Journal of...
Pfizer in $486 million settlement of Celebrex, Bextra litigation
Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) on Tuesday said it has reached a $486 million settlement of litigation accusing it of causing big losses for shareholders by concealing safety risks associated with its Celebrex and Bextra pain-relieving drugs.
The accord is subject to negotiation of a final settlement agreement with the plaintiff shareholders, and would end more than...
Fiat Chrysler Lawsuit: Anton Yelchin’s Parents Sue Grand Cherokee Jeep Maker For Wrongful Death
Anton Yelchin’s parents are suing Fiat Chrysler for the “wrongful death” of their 27-year-old son. The late “Star Trek” actor was killed this past June after his Jeep rolled backward in his Los Angeles driveway and pinned him against his security gate.
Yelchin’s parents plan on filing a wrongful death suit against Fiat Chrysler as well...
Auto industry agonizes after Tesla Autopilot fatality
The May death of a driver in a Tesla Model S with the Autopilot function engaged is still rippling through the automotive industry as it raises concerns about how fast the industry should adopt self-driving technology and how it should be designed.
The crash, the first known fatality linked to self-driving technology, has caused various automakers to rethink how they...
Volkswagen settlement gets preliminary approval
A federal judge gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a sweeping settlement between Volkswagen, U.S. regulators and owners of VW diesels who will receive thousands of dollars in compensation.
U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer set the settlement in motion, allowing the German automaker and plaintiff attorneys to begin collecting information from 475,000 eligible consumers of 2-liter diesel cars that were rigged...
Can Statins Cause Diabetes?
It’s true. All medications have side effects, and numerous studies have shown that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are linked to a small increase in the risk of Type 2 diabetes, even as they reduce the risk of heart attacks.
Fiat Chrysler recalls 323,000 vehicles over wiring issue
Fiat Chrysler said Friday that it is recalling 323,361 recent-model vehicles in the U.S. to check wiring out of fear out that a defect could cause the engine to shut off while it is being driven.
The recall involves 2015 Chrysler 200 midsize sedans, Ram ProMaster City small vans, Jeep Renegade and 2014 and 2015...
