Disinfectant and other chemicals in public tap water is linked with increased risk for cancer.
Category: Cancer
Flavoring and Thickening Additives in Vape: Possible Links with Cancer, Lung Illness
Scientists have announced that two separate studies indicate that flavoring additives and thickening additives in vape may be linked to (1) cancer, and (2) the mysterious vaping lung illness some vapers have recently been experiencing.
Toxic Forever Chemicals Lurking in Eco-Friendly Food Packaging?
There is evidence suggesting that the compost-based, eco-friendly food packaging used by some carryout restaurants and delis contain toxic PFAS chemicals which have been demonstrated to leach into the food–and therefore into the consumer’s body.
Roundup Weedkiller CEO Now Wants to Settle Cancer Lawsuits
The CEO of Bayer is now saying the company would be willing to settle with all the litigants suing with claims their cancer diagnoses were the result of the controversial chemical glyphosate in RoundUp Weedkiller.
Young People with Colon Cancer: Additives, Antibiotics in Processed Meat, Red Meat may be to Blame
Yet another study is reporting an alarming increase in the number of young people diagnosed with colon cancer. There are likely multiple contributing factors but here are two strong suspects…
Latest RoundUp Verdict: Judge Supports 5.27M Compensatory Damages but Lowers Punitive Damages Due to Legal Limits
In one of many consumer lawsuits against Bayer Chemical arguing the (previously Monsanto product) RoundUp weedkiller with glyphosate was responsible for their cancer, a U.S. District judge in San Francisco, California upheld the jury’s recommendation for compensatory damages while reducing the amount awarded for punitive damages.
Highly Processed Meats with Chemical Additives? Americans still say Bring It On
Despite the documented hazards of eating processed meats a new study has found that Americans are eating the same amount of processed meat today as they did eighteen years ago.
Another Cancer-Causing Chemical Discovered in Blood Pressure Meds
Another cancer-causing chemical (DMF) has been uncovered in blood-pressure pills called valsartan.
Potential Increased Lung Cancer Risk Linked to Fracking: Study
A new study has examined a completely different risk to fracking: excessive radon leaching into the airspace of the people whose homes are near fracking wells. This is deeply concerning because radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
Stop Exposing the Public to Unnecessary Toxic Chemicals: Scientists
Scientists are calling on corporations and regulators to stop unnecessarily exposing the public to potentially deleterious chemicals like PFAS.
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