RoundUp Cancer Victim Awarded $332 Million

A California jury awarded $332 million this week to a consumer who sued chemical giant Monsanto, contending that his cancer was related to decades of using its Roundup weedkiller.

Plastic Fragments Discovered in Human Hearts: Study

According to a new study, plastic fragments have been discovered in the human heart.

New Ban on Cosmetic Chemicals in California Good for All US Consumers

A new ban on toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products is good news not just for California consumers but consumers of cosmetics and personal care products all across the U.S.

Another Talc-Cancer Verdict Gets Tossed

A New Jersey appeals court has thrown out a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson that a jury had awarded to four plaintiffs who argued they developed cancer from being exposed to asbestos in the company’s talc powder products.

Another Study Links Highly Processed Food and Artificial Sweeteners with Depression, Other Serious Health Conditions

A recent scientific study has found a link between artificial sweeteners and depression, and between diets of highly processed foods and diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol and fat levels.

Microwaving Plastic Food Containers Leaches Microplastics into Food, Drinks: Study

A new scientific study has discovered that microwaving plastic food containers and pouches causes microplastics and nanoplastics to migrate from the containers into the food and drinks.

Why PFAS Chemicals Get People Sick: Study

A new scientific study has uncovered why PFAS chemicals are dangerous to human health.

Exposure to Carcinogens from Personal Care Products: Survey

The results from a a new survey indicate that on average, U.S. consumers are exposed to two ingredients linked to cancer from their personal care products every day.

FDA Finally Targets BPA, PFAS in Food

The FDA indicated that it will finally conduct a food safety review to address concerns over a growing list of chemical food additives, including BPA and PFAS.

AT&T, Verizon Left Toxic Lead Cables Scattered Around US: Investigation

A new report has revealed that AT&T, Verizon and Frontier Communications left legacy lead-sheathed telecom cables scattered about the US in the thousands.