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• More Info on CT Scan Radiation Risks Needed for Cancer Patients: Study

  March 25, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds patients are poorly informed about the risks of radiation from medical scans and other treatments.

• Monsanto Calls WHO Report of Roundup As Probable Carcinogen “Junk Science”

  March 24, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Monsanto is criticizing a WHO determination that Roundup's active ingredient probably causes cancer, saying bad science led to the classification.

• Monsanto Roundup Probably Causes Cancer, WHO Experts Determine

  March 23, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new report by the World Health Organization classifies the main ingredient in the weed killer Roundup as a probable carcinogen.

• Aspirin, Other OTC Painkillers May Increase Colon Cancer Risk In Some People: Study

  March 19, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Aspirin and NSAID pain killers may decrease the risk of colon cancer in most, but a small population has genetic variations which actually lead to an increased risk of colon cancer when they use the over-the-counter drugs regularly, according to a new study.

• Side Effects of Saxenda, Victoza May Increase Colon Cancer Risks: Study

  March 10, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian researchers say tests on mice suggest that certain weight loss and diabetes drugs may increase the risk of colon cancer, particularly for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.

• Genetic Cancer Testing Kits Marketed Online Raise Concerns Over Misleading Claims: Study

  March 10, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study raises concerns about the accuracy of online advertising for genetic cancer test kits.

• Viagra May Lower Men’s Resistance to Melanoma, Prostate Cancer

  February 25, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Recent studies raise concerns that the ED drug Viagra may lower the body's ability to fight off aggressive and lethal forms of cancer.

• Ammonia, Iodide Found in Waters Near Fracking Operations: Study

  February 16, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study declares hydraulic fracturing a threat to human health and the environment after high levels of toxic chemicals were found to have made it into waterways from oil and gas mining operations.

• Ovarian Cancer Risk From Baby Powder Known by J&J For Decades, Lawsuit Alleges

  February 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit filed by an Illinois woman claims J&J hid risks for decades.

• Secondhand Smoke Risks Still Faced by a Quarter of Nonsmokers: CDC

  February 4, 2015

  Russell Maas

  A new CDC study finds that millions of Americans, including children, are still exposed to second-hand smoke.