Man Admits Role in McFadden-Weavers Mortgage Fraud Case

A Grandview man pleaded guilty in federal court today for his role in an alleged mortgage fraud scheme that ensnared a Kansas City councilwoman.

Asbestos Killed my Husband

He was only a child when it begun and he played as children do in his yard with his toy cars and tip trucks but his sand was asbestos blue.

Asbestos Bill Passes Through Senate Committee

Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash), a long time advocate for victims of asbestos-related diseases, celebrated Tuesday as her bill calling for a total ban on asbestos passed through the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee with a 19-0 vote.

Is Avandia Safe, Depends on Who you Talk To

When Dr. David Graham testified at the federal drug panel reviewing the fate of diabetes drug Avandia and its relationship to heart attack, stroke and kidney failure, he didn't mince words.

Cleveland Cliffs Could use Some Profits to Make Mining Safer

Cleveland Cliffs reported a record second-quarter profit of 13 percent. Higher sales volume in both North America and Asia-Pacific are solid evidence that the company has truly achieved a global presence.

98 Lawsuits Down, About 15,000 to Go

If Merck continues to take on these trials one at a time, at the current rate, it would be dealing with the lawsuits until about the year 7397.

Lubbock Woman Sues Merck Pharmaceuticals

A Lubbock woman has filed a lawsuit, saying the maker of Fosamax failed to warn consumers about potentially deadly side affects.

Senate Panel Adopts Bill to Ban Asbestos

A Senate committee on July 31 approved legislation to ban most uses of asbestos, but included an exemption for some chlor-alkali plants.

Some Doctors Warn Against Avandia

It might offer some advantages for you, but some doctors said there are other medications that will treat diabetes without the possible side affects of Avandia.

Avandia Patients Living on Borrowed Time

"How would you like to wake up one morning and find your spouse lying next to you, lifeless?" John Taylor's dosage of the diabetes drug Avandia was doubled and three months later he was dead.