Carcinogen

• Cancer-causing chemical detected at above-average level in Hamilton

  Sources 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.

  Health

  Jul 13, 2023
  
• 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.

  Health

  Jul 13, 2023
  
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• Aspartame, found in pop and gum, faces potential carcinogen classification: sources

  One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Nova Scotia firefighter says cancer, mental health remain ‘big battle’ for crews

  Firefighters and politicians sat down in Halifax on Tuesday to discuss what health supports are needed during a standing committee on human resources.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2023
• Gas stoves can leak cancer-causing chemical, even when turned off, study shows

  Findings of a new study add to a growing body of research that indicate gas stoves may be hazardous for your health and the environment.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2022
• With bulk of N.B. glyphosate hearings over, work turns to crafting recommendations

  The 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.

  Environment

  Jun 26, 2021
• Canadian class action proposed over alleged carcinogenic herbicide Roundup

  Lawyers 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.

  Health

  Nov 20, 2019
• Health Canada continues investigation as more heartburn medications recalled

  Now, a total of 27 ranitidine products have been recalled after an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected in some of the drugs.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2019
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• Zantac pulled from shelves after concerns about carcinogen

  The heartburn medicine Zantac is being recalled in Canada and the U.S. over a possible link with an cancer-causing impurity.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2019
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• Calgary mom warns parents after giving son recalled acid reflux drug ranitidine

  Calgary mother Kyla Patey is speaking out after realizing she gave her six-week-old son the recalled drug ranitidine for acid reflux.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2019