Carcinogen
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Cancer-causing chemical detected at above-average level in HamiltonSources from planes to automobiles and the city's lucrative industrial sector have been a recipe for the spread of the well-known carcinogen in Hamilton.HealthJul 13, 2023
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Artificial sweetener aspartame declared possible carcinogen. What are the risks?The WHO has classified aspartame which is found in diet soda as ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans,’ but experts are not 'excessively worried' about cancer risks.HealthJul 13, 2023
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Aspartame, found in pop and gum, faces potential carcinogen classification: sourcesOne of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body.HealthJun 29, 2023
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Nova Scotia firefighter says cancer, mental health remain ‘big battle’ for crewsFirefighters and politicians sat down in Halifax on Tuesday to discuss what health supports are needed during a standing committee on human resources.HealthFeb 28, 2023
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Gas stoves can leak cancer-causing chemical, even when turned off, study showsFindings of a new study add to a growing body of research that indicate gas stoves may be hazardous for your health and the environment.HealthOct 20, 2022
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With bulk of N.B. glyphosate hearings over, work turns to crafting recommendationsThe committee will have to balance the competing viewpoints of 17 different presenters on glyphosate use, as well as the various opinions of lawmakers around the committee table.EnvironmentJun 26, 2021
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Canadian class action proposed over alleged carcinogenic herbicide RoundupLawyers for a group of Canadians affected by cancer they blame on exposure to a weed killer have filed three proposed class-action lawsuits against the product's manufacturer, alleging Bayer and Monsanto knowingly endangered lives.HealthNov 20, 2019
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Health Canada continues investigation as more heartburn medications recalledNow, a total of 27 ranitidine products have been recalled after an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected in some of the drugs.CanadaOct 26, 2019
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Zantac pulled from shelves after concerns about carcinogenThe heartburn medicine Zantac is being recalled in Canada and the U.S. over a possible link with an cancer-causing impurity.HealthOct 18, 2019
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Calgary mom warns parents after giving son recalled acid reflux drug ranitidineCalgary mother Kyla Patey is speaking out after realizing she gave her six-week-old son the recalled drug ranitidine for acid reflux.HealthOct 2, 2019
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