In 3 Months, 20,000 More Plaintiffs Claim Roundup Caused Cancer
Emma Schkloven · November 26, 2019
The number of plaintiffs claiming Roundup caused their cancer has more than doubled to 42,700 in the last three months.
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$2 Billion Verdict Reduced in Roundup Cancer Case
Lauren Styx · July 29, 2019
In May, a jury awarded the amount of $2 billion in punitive damages and $55 million in compensatory damages to a California couple who developed cancer after years of exposure to Roundup weedkiller. Last week, the California judge significantly reduced the award in this historic Roundup cancer case.
Legal DevelopmentsLawmakers Consider Prohibiting Roundup in Australia
Nicole Knight · July 17, 2019
Following the country's first ever cancer lawsuit against Roundup-manufacturer Monsanto, Australia faces public outcry against the weedkiller. Worker protests with walkouts have the government reconsidering their tolerance and use of Monsanto's Roundup in Australia.
NewsIn 3 Months, 20,000 More Plaintiffs Claim Roundup Caused Cancer
Emma Schkloven · November 26, 2019
The number of plaintiffs claiming Roundup caused their cancer has more than doubled to 42,700 in the last three months.
Legal Developments$2 Billion Verdict Reduced in Roundup Cancer Case
Lauren Styx · July 29, 2019
In May, a jury awarded the amount of $2 billion in punitive damages and $55 million in compensatory damages to a California couple who developed cancer after years of exposure to Roundup weedkiller. Last week, the California judge significantly reduced the award in this historic Roundup cancer case.
Legal DevelopmentsLawmakers Consider Prohibiting Roundup in Australia
Nicole Knight · July 17, 2019
Following the country's first ever cancer lawsuit against Roundup-manufacturer Monsanto, Australia faces public outcry against the weedkiller. Worker protests with walkouts have the government reconsidering their tolerance and use of Monsanto's Roundup in Australia.
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Monsanto Verdict Reduced to $78.5 Million, Chemo Brain May Affect Second Trial
Nicole Knight · November 5, 2018
A California judge has chopped a landmark $289-million jury verdict. The Monsanto Roundup verdict now sits at $78.5 million.
Legal DevelopmentsMT Weekly: Invokana Amputation Risk, EU Roundup Safety Report
Ashley Lombardo · September 15, 2017
Invokana's amputation risk discourages doctors, investigators uncover unreported nursing home abuse, and an EU Roundup report is questioned.
Health FeaturesMT Weekly: Monsanto's Legal Troubles, Trump's Executive Order
Ashley Lombardo · October 13, 2017
MedTruth examines why Monsanto is banned from European lobbying, how testosterone impacts stock markets, and a new possible use for Invokana.
Health FeaturesEPA Defends Continued Use of Dicamba Despite Court Order
Lynne Higby · June 25, 2020
The EPA is permitting farmers to use dicamba the rest of the growing season despite a federal appeals court banning the popular weedkiller.
Laws + CongressMT Weekly: New COVID-19 Symptoms, Multi-Million Dollar Mesh Settlement
MedTruth Editors · May 7, 2020
This week, MedTruth relays new COVID-19 symptoms and a quick and cheap diagnostic test in the works. Plus, FDA warnings to companies selling “fraudulent” COVID-19 products and a 3.9 million pelvic mesh lawsuit.
NewsIn 3 Months, 20,000 More Plaintiffs Claim Roundup Caused Cancer
Emma Schkloven · November 26, 2019
The number of plaintiffs claiming Roundup caused their cancer has more than doubled to 42,700 in the last three months.
Legal DevelopmentsMaui Families File Suit Against Monsanto for Chemical Exposure
Emma Schkloven · November 19, 2019
Two families in Maui, Hawaii, have filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, claiming the company’s use of pesticides and chemicals led to birth defects in their newborns.
Legal DevelopmentsInternal Emails in Monsanto History Spark Questions of Ethics and Safety
Nicole Knight · October 16, 2019
Monsanto has been under scrutiny in recent years for the health risks of primary herbicide in Roundup, glyphosate. For years, the company paid their team of researchers and scientists to promote the safety of the product, but recent internal emails have revealed such an assertion cannot be made about the chemical.
NewsMT Weekly: Research Sheds Light on BIA-ALCL, Australia Joins Litigation Against Monsanto
James Parker · October 14, 2019
Groundbreaking new research on breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) reveals complete removal of tumor growth during explant procedures may be safest. Meanwhile, limits on nicotine levels in e-cigarettes are proposed to protect the youth and Australia takes action against Monsanto.
NewsMT Weekly: J&J Mistrial Declared, 'No JUULS' Requested for Schools
James Parker · September 16, 2019
In this week's MT Weekly, Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers negotiated settlements, while pharmaceutical manufacturer Mallinckrodt agreed to a $30 million settlement. Trials on talc and Roundup brought stalemates. Still, global HIV efforts and criticisms of JUUL e-cigarettes bring hope for public health.
Health FeaturesEPA, State of California Debate Labeling Glyphosate As Carcinogenic
Emma Schkloven · September 5, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of California have once again come down on opposite sides of the ongoing Roundup debate.
NewsBayer Invests Billions in Search of Glyphosate Alternatives
Emma Schkloven · August 14, 2019
Bayer, which purchased agrochemical corporation Monsanto, will invest $5.6 billion over the next 10 years into finding alternatives to its widely-used weed killer Roundup.
News$2 Billion Verdict Reduced in Roundup Cancer Case
Lauren Styx · July 29, 2019
In May, a jury awarded the amount of $2 billion in punitive damages and $55 million in compensatory damages to a California couple who developed cancer after years of exposure to Roundup weedkiller. Last week, the California judge significantly reduced the award in this historic Roundup cancer case.
Legal DevelopmentsLawmakers Consider Prohibiting Roundup in Australia
Nicole Knight · July 17, 2019
Following the country's first ever cancer lawsuit against Roundup-manufacturer Monsanto, Australia faces public outcry against the weedkiller. Worker protests with walkouts have the government reconsidering their tolerance and use of Monsanto's Roundup in Australia.
NewsMT Weekly: Roundup Bans, Breast Implant Research and Medical Device Laws
James Parker · July 9, 2019
In recent news, Austria bans RoundUp while a U.S. judge orders a reduction of the $75 million punitive settlement. Numbers indicate a stronger correlation between BIA-ALCL and textured breast implants. The FDA also announced the end of their medical device alternative summary reporting system.
Health FeaturesAntibiotic Resistance, Citrus Farmers and EPA-Approved Health Hazards
Nicole Knight · July 4, 2019
Since its discovery in 1943, doctors have relied on the antibiotic streptomycin to treat tuberculosis and deadly bacterial infections around the globe. Following EPA approval of the antibiotic use by citrus farmers, advocates raise concerns surrounding disease outbreak and antibiotic resistance.
NewsSan Francisco Jury Calls Roundup a "Substantial Factor" in Cancer Case
Carah Wertheimer · March 21, 2019
In the recent Monsanto Roundup trial, six jurors in a San Francisco federal court unanimously decided that Roundup (glyphosate), the world’s most widely-used herbicide, was likely a “substantial factor” in causing Edwin Hardeman's non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Legal DevelopmentsMonsanto Verdict Reduced to $78.5 Million, Chemo Brain May Affect Second Trial
Nicole Knight · November 5, 2018
A California judge has chopped a landmark $289-million jury verdict. The Monsanto Roundup verdict now sits at $78.5 million.
Legal DevelopmentsLos Angeles County, Key West Ban Monsanto's Roundup Herbicide
Emma Schkloven · May 28, 2019
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has placed a temporary moratorium on glyphosate while the city’s Department of Public Works investigates health and environmental concerns related to Monsanto's Roundup herbicide.
News3 Legal Cases Fighting Dangerous Products in 2019
Carah Wertheimer · March 7, 2019
Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder, Monsanto's Roundup and the chilling opioid crisis have recently been in the headlines as legal teams attempt to get justice for thousands of injured individuals. Here's our breakdown of the top three legal cases to watch in 2019.
Legal DevelopmentsMT Health Tips for 2018
Ashley Lombardo · January 18, 2018
A new year should bring a new plan to support a new you. Here are some pieces of sage wisdom to bring more stability to your health.
NewsMT Weekly: Monsanto Fights CA, FDA Approves Opioid Addiction Device
Ashley Lombardo · November 22, 2017
In this week's MT Weekly, Monsanto fights CA over labeling, FDA approves a device for opioid addiction, lack of sleep can hurt, and more.
Health FeaturesMT Weekly: Vaginal Mesh Scare, Improper Nursing Home Evictions
Ashley Lombardo · December 22, 2017
In this edition of MT Weekly, a new life-prolonging pill may help those with ovarian cancer, a vaginal mesh scare in the U.K., and more.
Health FeaturesMonsanto Lawsuit Debate Over Roundup's Link to Cancer Continues
Ashley Lombardo · October 18, 2017
Lawyers continue to debate allegations that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto's herbicide Roundup, can cause cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsMT Weekly: Invokana Amputation Risk, EU Roundup Safety Report
Ashley Lombardo · September 15, 2017
Invokana's amputation risk discourages doctors, investigators uncover unreported nursing home abuse, and an EU Roundup report is questioned.
Health FeaturesMT Weekly: Flu Kills 84 Kids, Senate Introduces Opioid Bill
Ashley Lombardo · February 17, 2018
In this week's MedTruth roundup, we highlight a Senate opioid bill, flu season's pediatric fatalities, and a nursing home report on overprescription.
Health FeaturesMT Weekly: Monsanto's Legal Troubles, Trump's Executive Order
Ashley Lombardo · October 13, 2017
MedTruth examines why Monsanto is banned from European lobbying, how testosterone impacts stock markets, and a new possible use for Invokana.
Health FeaturesMT Weekly: Cannabis and Opioids, Artificial Intelligence for Diabetes
Ashley Lombardo · April 13, 2018
In this week's MedTruth roundup, we highlight a bleeding antidote, developments in diabetes tech, and a study showing how medical cannabis might impact the opioid crisis.
Health FeaturesResearchers Uncover Roundup in Cereal, But Does It Cause Cancer?
Nicole Knight · October 17, 2018
Researchers uncovered an alarming amount of the weed killer Roundup in cereal, raising food safety concerns about the presence of the cancer-causing chemical glyphosate.
Health FeaturesResearchers Find Liver Damage May Be A Risk of Roundup
Lauren Styx · June 10, 2019
A recent study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found a new risk of Roundup: liver damage. Levels of glyphosate, the primary herbicide in Roundup, were significantly higher in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease than in patients with healthier livers.
Research + FindingsDoes Roundup Cause Cancer?
Ashley Lombardo · August 29, 2017
Roundup, Monsanto's herbicide, is at the center of an ongoing controversy related to reports linking glyphosate exposure to cancer.
NewsMonsanto to Pay $2 Billion to California Couple in Latest Roundup Case
Lauren Styx · May 20, 2019
Last Monday, in the most recent of three similar Roundup case verdicts, a California jury ruled in favor of couple Alva and Alberta Pilliod. The couple claimed that long-term exposure Roundup on their Northern California property caused severe health issues.
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Internal Emails in Monsanto History Spark Questions of Ethics and Safety
October 16, 2019
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MT Weekly: Research Sheds Light on BIA-ALCL, Australia Joins Litigation Against Monsanto
October 14, 2019
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MT Weekly: J&J Mistrial Declared, 'No JUULS' Requested for Schools
September 16, 2019
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EPA, State of California Debate Labeling Glyphosate As Carcinogenic
September 5, 2019
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Bayer Invests Billions in Search of Glyphosate Alternatives
August 14, 2019
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MT Weekly: Roundup Bans, Breast Implant Research and Medical Device Laws
July 9, 2019
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Antibiotic Resistance, Citrus Farmers and EPA-Approved Health Hazards
July 4, 2019
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San Francisco Jury Calls Roundup a "Substantial Factor" in Cancer Case
March 21, 2019
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Monsanto Verdict Reduced to $78.5 Million, Chemo Brain May Affect Second Trial
November 5, 2018
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Los Angeles County, Key West Ban Monsanto's Roundup Herbicide
May 28, 2019
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3 Legal Cases Fighting Dangerous Products in 2019
March 7, 2019
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MT Weekly: Vaginal Mesh Scare, Improper Nursing Home Evictions
December 22, 2017
Legal Developments
Monsanto Lawsuit Debate Over Roundup's Link to Cancer Continues
October 18, 2017
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MT Weekly: Invokana Amputation Risk, EU Roundup Safety Report
September 15, 2017
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MT Weekly: Monsanto's Legal Troubles, Trump's Executive Order
October 13, 2017
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Researchers Uncover Roundup in Cereal, But Does It Cause Cancer?
October 17, 2018
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Researchers Find Liver Damage May Be A Risk of Roundup
June 10, 2019
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Does Roundup Cause Cancer?
August 29, 2017
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Monsanto to Pay $2 Billion to California Couple in Latest Roundup Case
May 20, 2019