HERE'S THE SCOOP: Bayer announced that it would pay more than $10 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits filed over its Roundup herbicide.Plaintiffs claim that exposure to glyphosate, Roundup's active ingredient, caused them to develop cancer.The company still faces thousands of lawsuits from individuals who claim the weedkiller caused their cancer. Bayer announced … [Read more...] about Thousands of lawsuits filed over cancer-causing ingredient in Roundup
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Veterans exposed to toxic water
HERE'S THE SCOOP: Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a bill that allows veterans and their families exposed to contaminated water to sue for financial compensation.More than one million veterans, their family members, and other staff were exposed to toxic water on the Marine Corps Base at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, … [Read more...] about Veterans exposed to toxic water
Study finds link between prenatal Tylenol exposure and autism
HERE'S THE SCOOP: Multiple studies have found a potential link between pregnant women using acetaminophen (i.e., Tylenol) and their child later developing autism.Researchers found that children whose cord blood samples contained the highest acetaminophen levels were roughly three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.Women who used acetaminophen … [Read more...] about Study finds link between prenatal Tylenol exposure and autism
Kindergarteners hospitalized after eating marijuana gummies
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A mom is facing second-degree child abuse after four kids ate her marijuana edibles.The mother left her homemade marijuana gummies at home where her child discovered them.The kid brought the edibles to the school, where four kids became really sick and were taken to the hospital. According to officials, a Michigan mother produced THC-infused treats … [Read more...] about Kindergarteners hospitalized after eating marijuana gummies
Pokémon Go could help with depression, researchers said
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Location-based mobile games like Pokémon Go could benefit those with depression.Games like Pokémon Go promote outdoor activities, face-to-face socialization, and exposure to nature, the researchers said.The paper said location-based mobile games or apps could contribute to the solution to the growing mental health problem. Location-based … [Read more...] about Pokémon Go could help with depression, researchers said