Tagged 'Cancer'

Legal
Bayer Proposes New Settlement for Future NHL Cases Related to Roundup —Is It Enough?
Bayer has proposed a new $2 billion settlement in its ongoing Roundup litigation battle. This amount will apply to future lawsuits alleging Roundup causes […]
March 4, 2021
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
Vaccines Now Available for 9/11 First Responders Facing Increased COVID-19 Risks
Just over 19 years ago, 9/11 first responders ran toward danger to save their fellow Americans. At a time when the nation stood largely […]
February 25, 2021
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
How Bath Bombs May Secretly Be Hurting You
Taking a bath has many health benefits. For some, a bath helps relieve stress after a long workday. For others, a warm bath can […]
August 27, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Safety
7 Harmful Ingredients in Baby Care Products
Parents may be shocked to learn how many baby products contain harmful ingredients. The additives in products like teething rings have been linked to […]
August 25, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
I Have Cancer – Now What?
Learning that you have cancer is scary. There is no doubt about it. The sad truth is that more than a third of women, […]
August 20, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Drugs
The Business Side of Cancer Treatments
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is devastating news for any family to hear. What makes it even worse is the price tag that comes along […]
August 18, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Safety
6 Ways You Can Prevent Ovarian Cancer
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition estimates 1 in every 78 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime. More than 14,000 will die of […]
August 13, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Drugs
NDMA, Cancer and Medical Drugs
NDMA (n-nitrosodimethylamine) is the probable human carcinogen behind a number of recent drug recalls. As of July 2020, NDMA has been found in blood […]
July 30, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Safety
Current Status of the Zantac Recall
Zantac is a brand name heartburn medication previously available in over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription forms. Before the recall, Zantac was commonly sold as generic […]
July 28, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
7 Dangerous Ingredients in Everyday Cosmetics and Toiletries
Today, "all-natural" cosmetics and toiletry products line store shelves. But, are these natural products better for consumers? Is everything labeled "all-natural" free of unhealthy […]
July 21, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Legal
Bayer Agrees to $10.9 Billion Roundup Settlement
In 2018, Bayer AG bought Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup weed killer. Along with rights to the herbicide, Bayer inherited the company's growing number […]
June 25, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
Johnson & Johnson Will Stop Selling Talc-Based Baby Powder in North America
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is halting production of talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in North America. In a recent business assessment, the company identified 100 […]
May 29, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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