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Environmental Group Says EPA Paraquat Assessment Ignores Parkinson’s Disease Links
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is drawing sharp criticism from the Center for Biological Diversity over a newly-released paraquat assessment, which purportedly ignores the pesticide’s link to Parkinson’s disease. “A pesticide this toxic has no place near our food … Continue reading
Australian Testing Finds Cancer Chemical in 75% of Zantac and Ranitidine Tablets
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is preparing to update a recent Zantac warning, after a cancer-causing chemical turned up in three-quarters of the ranitidine tablets it’s tested so far. Zantac and NDMA Contamination The Australian developments come just over a … Continue reading
Surgical Staplers Top List of Most Dangerous Medical Technologies
The ECRI Institute has published its annual rundown of the most dangerous medical technologies, placing surgical staplers at the top of this year’s list. “Injuries and deaths from the misuse of surgical staplers are substantial and preventable,” said Marcus Schabacker, … Continue reading
$8 Billion Risperdal Verdict Not the End of Johnson & Johnson’s Legal Woes
Last week’s $8 billion Risperdal verdict was just the latest legal setback for Johnson & Johnson. Over the past year, the healthcare products giant has faced billions in court losses and settlements for talcum powder, opioid painkillers, artificial hips, and … Continue reading
New York Child Victims Act Lawsuit Targets Former Brighton Gymnastics Coach
Two women who allegedly endured years of sexual abuse at the hands of a former teacher and gymnastics coach have filed a new lawsuit in accordance with the New York Child Victims Act. Child Victims Act Lawsuit Allegations According to … Continue reading
Bayer Roundup Lawsuits Keep Coming, as Australian Farmer Seeks Lymphoma Compensation
An Australian farmer has filed a Monsanto Round Lawsuit against Bayer AG, alleging the popular weed killer was responsible for his lymphoma. Australian Farmer Began Using Roundup in 1976 Ross Wild, 67, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma last year. According … Continue reading
Former Marine Claims 3M Military Earplugs Responsible for Tinnitus, Hearing Loss
A former Marine living with bilateral tinnitus and hearing loss in his right ear is suing the 3M Company, alleging Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2, were to blame for his service-related disabilities. According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District … Continue reading
FDA Criticized Over Slow Valsartan Cancer Review
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is taking too long to evaluate the safety of Valsartan and other generic heart and blood pressure drugs that may contain a cancer-causing chemical, according to a prominent consumer advocacy group. “Americans expect … Continue reading
Passaic County, New Jersey Exploring Glyphosate Alternatives
Government officials in Passaic County, New Jersey are looking for glyphosate alternatives, as concerns mount that the popular weed killer might be linked to cancer. Glyphosate and Cancer According to NewJersey.com, Passaic County has long used glyphosate – the active … Continue reading
Georgia Talcum Powder Lawsuit Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks
The jury convened for Georgia’s first talcum powder cancer trial deadlocked earlier this week, forcing the presiding judge to declare a mistrial. Talcum Powder Trial Focused on Fibrous Talc and Cancer The talcum powder lawsuit was filed by the family … Continue reading
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