There was good and bad news earlier this month for people affected by asbestos in talcum. A Missouri court of appeal upheld a verdict made against Johnson & Johnson in 2018 but slashed damages awarded from $4.69 billion to $2.2 billion. The original case was...
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Month: July 2020
The potential health hazards of Roundup
Roundup, the household weed killer with the main ingredient glyphosate, may carry with it severe health risks. It is the most widely used pesticide in the U.S., often for tending gardens and yards, and often shows up in food. However, past cases show Roundup leading...
Stop using ranitidine, which was linked to cancer
If you’re still using ranitidine to treat heartburn, it is very important that you know that this medication has been linked to cancer and recalled. It is no longer being sold. You should stop using it immediately if you have older packages still in your home. The...
Dealing with mesothelioma? Get the right treatment
When you received a diagnosis of mesothelioma, it blindsided you. You had no idea that you’d ever been exposed to asbestos or that mesothelioma was even a possibility. In your mind, you had some pneumonia or COPD; mesothelioma never entered into your thoughts. The...