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• Talcum Powder Class Action Filed Against Johnson & Johnson Over Concealing Risks from Investors

  February 12, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  An investor class action lawsuit accuses Johnson & Johnson of concealing the fact that it's talcum powder products contained asbestos for decades, increasing the risk of mesothelioma.

• Roundup Carcingenic Findings Defended by World Health Organization’s IARC

  February 9, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The IARC has responded to numerous claims by Monsanto and it's allies trying to discredit it's findings linking Roundup to an increase risk of cancer in a letter to Congress, addressing allegations point-by-point.

• Cell Phone Radiation Study Raises More Questions About Tumor Risks

  February 9, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  New findings from ongoing research on cell phone cancer risks are mixed, with an increased risk of tumors detected, but only at levels unlikely to be faced by human users.

• Talc Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits Filed By More than 7,000 Plaintiffs Nationwide

  February 8, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 7,000 plaintiffs nationwide are pursuing talc powder lawsuits, claiming that Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower products caused cases of ovarian cancer among women.

• Roundup Cancer Findings By IARC Attacked By GOP Lawmakers At Hearing

  February 7, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Republican members of a House science committee threatened to withdraw funding from the IARC over its determination that Roundup exposure increased the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma amid growing questions over Monsanto's influence on government.

• Two Decades of Roundup Exposure Led To Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Property Owner Claims

  February 2, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  An Arizona property owner indicates that exposure to Roundup for nearly 20 years caused non-Hodgkins lymphoma diagnosis, alleging that Monsanto failed to adequately warn consumers about the potential risks associated with their glyphosate-based weedkiller.

• Talcum Powder Dusting Resulted in Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis, and Need For Hysterectomy, Lawsuit Claims

  February 1, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Decades of talcum powder exposure led to ovarian cancer, according to a product liability lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson over the side effects of Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower products.

• Roundup Alternatives Will Be in Place Before Weed Killer is Banned In France

  January 29, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  France plans to move ahead with a plan to ban Roundup over cancer concerns, but says it may give some French farmers permission to continue using the weed killer when no alternatives are available.

• Electronic Cigarettes Pose Higher Risks For Teens Than Adults: National Academies Report

  January 24, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new federally commissioned study warns that while vaping may help adults quit smoking, it appears to increase the risk of smoking and health problems for teens.

• Talc Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit Goes To Trial This Week in New Jersey

  January 22, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The first talcum powder mesothelioma lawsuit begins in New Jersey over claims that Johnson & Johnson products contain asbestos or asbestos-like properties.