Carcinogen

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Blood-pressure drugs containing Losartan recalled due to potential carcinogen contamination

  Several drugs containing Losartan are being recalled because they may contain impurities that increase the long-term risk of cancer.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2019
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• Bob Layton: Another reason to stop smoking

  Fire is not the only reason to stop smoking in apartment buildings.

  Commentary

  Jan 11, 2019
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• Popular blood pressure drug recalled in the U.S. for cancer-causing impurity

  Aurobindo Pharma has recalled 80 lots of valsartan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, over probably impurities in pills sold in the U.S.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2019