Did Asbestos Kill Maureen

The 65-year-old lost her fight for life in February 2005, within months of being diagnosed with mesothelioma. And now her family are fighting to find out how the much-loved gran-of-two, from Houghton, died.

MDH Commissioner Mandernach to Resign

St.Paul- A news report says embattled Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dianne Mandernach plans to resign in October.

Hardie Campaigner Banton's Chances 'Virtually Zero'

Bernie Banton, who fought for and won compensation for fellow asbestos victims against building materials giant James Hardie, is gravely ill in hospital.

Avandia to get Black Box Warning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Avandia, a controversial diabetes drug, will now carry a strong black box warning on its label.

It's a Horrible Way to Die

Tens of thousands of blue-collar workers are being robbed of their golden years because of a deadly asbestos-related lung cancer that for decades has been overlooked.

Workers Were Never Warned, says Norwell Cancer Victim

George Hutchinson shouldn't be alive today. Doctors gave the Norwell man six months to live in July 2005 when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Study Suggests Vioxxs Heart Attack Risks were Immediate

As you know, Merck spent big bucks trying to entice the media, the medical community, and even potential jurors to believe that heart attack risks don't come about until after 18 months of use.

Avandia Side Effect Reports Triple

We have written about Avandia in previous issues. Now reports of side effects to federal regulators concerning the blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia have tripled.

Mortgage Scams in the Sub-Prime Lending Market

Predatory lending practices have plagued the poor since Biblical times. Advocacy groups have been fighting to bring the mistreatment of the working class and the poor by unscrupulous lenders to the attention of legislators.

Avandia and Actos to Contain Black Box Warning Labels

Health officials announced this week that the diabetes drugs Avandia and Actos will contain "black box" warnings. "Black box" warnings are the most severe warnings that a prescription drug can receive.