Chicago Jury Awards $53 Million in Infant Formula NEC Case Against Abbott Laboratories April 10, 2026 Holding Formula Manufacturers Accountable A Cook County, Illinois jury has awarded $53 million dollars in damages to four families who alleged that Abbott Laboratories’ preterm infant formula contributed to their babies developing necrotizing enterocolitis or NEC, a life-threatening gastrointestinal condition that primarily affects premature infants. The verdict marks the first NEC baby formula case to […] Read More
What a Recent Lancet Retraction Means for the Talc Debate March 26, 2026 A recent development has raised new questions about scientific integrity in the ongoing debate over talc and cancer. In March 2026, The Lancet retracted a commentary related to talc and ovarian cancer after concerns were raised about conflicts of interest. The article’s author had ties to industry consulting that were not properly disclosed at the […] Read More
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case March 25, 2026 A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media addiction case, concluding that the companies’ platform designs harmed a young user through addictive features that contributed to serious mental health distress. The decision marks one of the first times a jury has held social media companies liable for negligent […] Read More