Prostate Cancer Linked to Common Pesticides for First Time Ever
Researchers at Stanford University have identified 22 pesticides consistently associated with the prevalence of prostate cancer—19 of which have never been associated with cancer in the past. Four of the 22 pesticides were linked to an increased mortality rate among men with prostate cancer.1 To assess the associations, researchers looked at exposure to 295 different […]
Pfizer Sued as Study Shows Depo-Provera Birth Control Drug May Cause Brain Tumors
According to a California lawsuit, Depo-Provera, a birth control injection may cause or substantially contribute to brain tumors. Kristen Schmidt has filed a lawsuit alleging that Pfizer, Viatris, Greenstone, Prasco Labs and Pharmacia and Upjohn (“Pfizer et al.”) failed to warn consumers that its Depo-Provera contraception and endometriosis medication may cause or substantially contribute to […]
EPA Must Reduce Fluoride’s Risks to Children’s IQ
After more than four years in court, a U.S. District Court judge has reached a historical ruling: fluoride in drinking water poses an “unreasonable risk” to brain development in children and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must take regulatory action to eliminate that risk. Judge Edward Chen who ruled on the case was careful […]
More Serious Side Effects from Ozempic and Wegovy Weight Loss Drugs
Another woman is suing Ozempic and Wegovy drugmaker Novo Nordisk, claiming that their popular GLP-1 (semaglutide) weight loss drugs led to a near-fatal emergency surgery and a lifelong ileostomy bag attached to her abdomen. Juanita Gantt was prescribed Ozempic and Wegovy by her doctor due to her increased diabetes risk, as she weighed 242 pounds […]
Popular Cold Medicine Contains Cancer-Causing Benzene
According to a recent analysis by Bloomberg, generic store-brand versions of Mucinex, a popular cold medicine containing guaifenesin that is used by millions of Americans during cold and flu season, have been found to contain benzene. A cancer-causing chemical linked to leukemia and other serious blood disorders, benzene is the same carcinogenic compound found in […]
Food Allergy Diagnoses in England Have Doubled
Results from a new study published in The Lancet earlier this month indicate that there are more children and adults in England suffering with food allergies. The study, which was conducted by researchers at Imperial College in London, showed that the incidence of food allergies among adults and children doubled between 2008 and 2018.1 The […]