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Zantac Class Action Dismissed in Canada

MedTruth Editors · May 26, 2023

The court ruled that the plaintiff lacked the evidence necessary to convince the court that ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac, showed any causation to cancer.

Legal Developments
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Cancer Researchers Criticize Glyphosate Approval in the EU

MedTruth Editors · December 9, 2021

Europe’s leading cancer researchers are questioning the EU's decision to issue a positive safety review for glyphosate.

Research + Findings
Image of a Scottish flag representing Scottish vaginal mesh victims sent to the US.

Scottish Vaginal Mesh Victims Sent to the U.S.

MedTruth Editors · July 22, 2021

Scotland has agreed to pay for Scottish women implanted with vaginal mesh to travel to the United States and undergo treatment from a specialist.

Women's Health
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Senators Demand Answers From FDA on Imported Drug Safety

MedTruth Editors · November 24, 2020

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith have voiced concerns around reductions in FDA oversight of foreign drug manufacturing facilities.

FDA Regulation
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Mexico Bans Shipments and Use of Pesticide Glyphosate

Emily Shiffer · July 8, 2020

Mexico will ban all future imports of the pesticide glyphosate, citing scientific evidence that it is potentially toxic to human health and the environment.

News
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Canada Faces a Zantac Alternatives Shortage

Benjamin Duong · February 11, 2020

Canada is facing shortages of heartburn medications after a Zantac recall led to an increase in demand for alternatives.

News
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CDC Funding Shortage May Lead to Global Pandemic

Ashley Lombardo · February 13, 2018

The CDC funding is about to run out, and 39 countries will be left with no way to study or treat illness that could potentially have global repercussions.

News
Young woman lying in fetal position

New Zealand Fully Bans Transvaginal Mesh

Ashley Lombardo · January 10, 2018

New Zealand's staunch health advocacy has led to a full vaginal mesh ban and continued efforts to improve medical device safety for women.

News