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Image of a Bayer office representing the Roundup weedkiller cancer lawsuits.

Bayer Hit With $1.5 Billion Roundup Weedkiller Verdict

MedTruth Editors · November 30, 2023

This marks the fourth consecutive Roundup trial loss for Bayer in litigation that alleges the weedkiller causes cancer.

Legal Developments
Herbicide warning representing glyphosate cancer warning labels.

California Can’t Require Glyphosate Cancer Warning Labels, Court Rules

MedTruth Editors · November 29, 2023

The panel asserted that California can only mandate commercial speech if it satisfies the requirements of intermediate scrutiny.

News
Los Angeles city skyline representing LA county filing a lawsuit against J&J for its talcum powder products causing ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

Talc Lawsuit Filed Against J&J by LA County

MedTruth Editors · November 22, 2023

Los Angeles County is filing claims against J&J for the talcum products that allegedly led to residents’ health complications, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

Legal Developments
Lawyers discussing trial representing the Bayer Roundup verdict under question because of a judge's feedback to the jury.

Bayer Accuses Judge of Misconduct in $175 Million Roundup Verdict

MedTruth Editors · November 21, 2023

Bayer has filed a motion to have a decision overturned because the trial judge improperly provided feedback to a Pennsylvania state court jury.

Legal Developments
A man gardening representing Bayer losing third consecutive Roundup trial in a $330 million verdict.

$330 Million Roundup Verdict Awarded in Latest Bayer Defeat

MedTruth Editors · November 15, 2023

After winning at trial in nine consecutive Roundup cases in 2022 and 2023, Bayer has now lost three straight cases.

Legal Developments
Image of Philadelphia skyline representing the Roundup verdict in favor of a man who said his exposure to Roundup caused non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Philly Jury Awards Roundup Plaintiff $175 Million

MedTruth Editors · November 10, 2023

This verdict ended Bayer & Monsanto’s winning streak of nine consecutive Roundup trials, all of which shared similar allegations that exposure to Roundup causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Legal Developments
Man taking a pill representing the Zantac cancer lawsuits.

Zantac Manufacturer Settles Ahead of Bellwether Trial

MedTruth Editors · October 24, 2023

A Zantac case against GlaxoSmithKline alleging the heartburn drug causes cancer has been settled before it went to trial.

Legal Developments
Woman with pelvic pain representing the talcum powder ovarian cancer MDL.

Talc MDL receives Updated Complaint and Timetable for Vulnerable Plaintiffs

MedTruth Editors · October 19, 2023

The judge for the talcum powder ovarian cancer litigation has set a timetable for bringing the thousands of cases to trial.

Legal Developments
Man spraying weedkiller representing the Monsanto Roundup lawsuit alleging the weedkiller causes cancer.

Defense Witness in Roundup Trial Accused of Being a Mouthpiece for Monsanto

MedTruth Editors · October 18, 2023

Attorneys accused a 32-year employee of Monsanto of presenting biased evidence to protect the company.

Legal Developments
A woman using powdered cosmetics representing the talcum powder supplier filing for bankruptcy.

Former Cosmetics Talc Supplier Files For Bankruptcy

MedTruth Editors · October 17, 2023

Barretts Minerals used to supply talcum powder to the cosmetics industry and still faces over 500 personal injury lawsuits related to the company's talc products.

News
Man spraying lawn with weedkiller representing Bayer winning a Roundup trial against a man who claimed Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Bayer Wins 9th Straight Roundup Trial

MedTruth Editors · October 13, 2023

The judge agreed with Monsanto that the plaintiff failed to present reasonable evidence that his Roundup use caused non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Legal Developments
Scientist holding talcum powder representing the talc cancer verdict tossed by an appeals court.

$220 Million Talc Verdict Tossed By Appeals Court

MedTruth Editors · October 11, 2023

Nearly 40,000 lawsuits accuse J&J of selling asbestos-contaminated talcum powder to consumers and failing to warn about the risks of developing cancer.

Legal Developments
Illustration showing a scientist presenting information representing the J&J talcum powder science day.

J&J and Talc Powder Cancer Plaintiffs Present Plans for New “Science Day”

MedTruth Editors · October 6, 2023

At the end of this year, J&J and talcum powder plaintiffs will give scientific presentations focused on talcum powder, asbestos and cancer.

Legal Developments
Agricultural Silos representing the Monsanto Roundup cancer trial against a man who worked in the agrochemical industry.

Monsanto Says Ag Work Caused Plaintiff’s Cancer, Not Roundup

MedTruth Editors · October 4, 2023

A man who worked in the agrochemical industry used Roundup for 30 years and claims it caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Legal Developments
Female researchers representing J&J suing talc plaintiff expert researchers for

Talc Plaintiff Expert Asks Court To Toss J&J’s Lawsuit Against Her

MedTruth Editors · September 29, 2023

J&J claims researchers published faulty research, saying that the subjects in the studies had been exposed to asbestos from other sources than J&J baby powder.

Legal Developments
Zantac Makers Face New Lawsuit in Connecticut

Zantac Makers Face New Lawsuit in Connecticut

MedTruth Editors · September 13, 2023

Plaintiffs allege that they developed bladder, breast, prostate or other cancers because of long-term usage of Zantac or its generic, over-the-counter equivalent ranitidine.

Legal Developments
Woman holding her stomach/pelvis region representing J&J talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits.

Johnson & Johnson Accused of New Effort To Delay Talc Litigation

MedTruth Editors · September 8, 2023

J&J is attempting to challenge expert witness testimony that was approved two years ago in an effort to further delay the case.

Legal Developments
Judge signing an order representing the talcum powder cancer litigation stay lifted.

Talc Powder Cancer Litigation Stay Lifted

MedTruth Editors · August 30, 2023

Tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits were paused. Now, the two-year stay on talcum powder litigation has been lifted.

Legal Developments
A judge holding a gavel representing J&J's attempt to escape talcum powder cancer lawsuits denied.

J&J’s 2nd Attempt To Escape Talc Lawsuits via Bankruptcy Denied

MedTruth Editors · August 9, 2023

The decision blocks J&J’s proposed $8.9 billion settlement, which would have prevented new lawsuits from being filed.

Legal Developments
Doctor looking at a lung X-ray representing the talcum powder plaintiff who won a lawsuit against J&J for his mesothelioma.

Critical Talc Plaintiff Awarded Millions by Jury

MedTruth Editors · August 1, 2023

After over a week of deliberation, the jury delivered a verdict against Johnson & Johnson, fining it $18.8 million in damages.

Legal Developments
Person taking pill representing the Zantac cancer lawsuits.

First Zantac Lawsuit Trial Date Set, Again

MedTruth Editors · July 28, 2023

The plaintiffs allege that Zantac caused them to develop cancer of nine different types, including colorectal, breast, and bladder cancer.

Legal Developments
View of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania representing the new Roundup cases being tried in Philadelphia.

New Roundup Cases To Be Tried in Philadelphia

MedTruth Editors · July 26, 2023

The center of Roundup cancer cases has shifted from California and Missouri to include dozens of cases assigned in Philadelphia.

Legal Developments
Image of a Black woman pulling a strand of her hair representing the hair relaxer lawsuits.

Hair Relaxer Makers Move To Dismiss Master Complaint

MedTruth Editors · July 21, 2023

The plaintiffs claim that they were not warned about the risk of developing cancer associated with the use of hair-relaxing products.

Legal Developments
A beautician brushing a cream on a client's face representing the ovarian cancer risk factor study looking at professions.

Study Names Talc Among Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors

MedTruth Editors · July 20, 2023

Cosmetic talcum powder is included in a list of substances that increase the risk of ovarian cancer, according to a study on occupational histories and ovarian cancer carcinogens.

Research + Findings
Two doctors discussing research representing J&J suing talcum powder expert witnesses.

J&J Sues Talc Plaintiff Expert Witnesses

MedTruth Editors · July 19, 2023

The lawsuit alleges that the research provided by the plaintiffs’ experts is fraudulent because some people were exposed to asbestos in other products besides cosmetic talc.

Legal Developments
Graphic of 5 women representing the talcum powder victims speaking out against J&J.

Talc Victims Speak Out Against J&J

MedTruth Editors · July 11, 2023

The press release encourages the public to condemn J&J and support the plaintiffs’ assertions that there is a link between talcum powder products and cancer.

News
Man giving a testimony in court representing the J&J CMO testifying on talcum powder recall

J&J Chief Medical Officer Testifies on Talc Recall

MedTruth Editors · July 6, 2023

The testimony addressed how J&J issued a recall of their talc products after a U.S. FDA investigation found asbestos in the samples of talc.

News
A man taking a pill representing the Zantac cancer lawsuits.

GSK Settles Ahead Of First Zantac Trial

MedTruth Editors · July 3, 2023

An individual who claimed to have developed bladder cancer due to the heartburn medication Zantac has reached a settlement with the manufacturer of the drug.

Legal Developments
Image of New York's Central Park representing the settlement between the state of NY and Bayer, manufacturer of Roundup.

Bayer Reaches $7 Million Roundup Advertising Settlement with NY

MedTruth Editors · June 28, 2023

Bayer will pay millions to resolve the claims that Roundup is safe and non-toxic without having enough evidence to support these claims.

Legal Developments
Woman taking a pill representing the Zantac cases pending in courts.

Tens of Thousands of Zantac Cases Pending in State Courts

MedTruth Editors · June 14, 2023

Over 50,000 Zantac lawsuits have been dismissed, with over 100,000 still pending. The cases claim the drug’s active ingredient, ranitidine, causes cancer.

Legal Developments
Baby powder bottle representing the 2nd talcum powder bankruptcy ploy by J&J.

State AGs Oppose J&J’s 2nd Talc Bankruptcy Ploy

MedTruth Editors · June 13, 2023

J&J recently offered nearly $9 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits that the company's talcum powder products contain asbestos.

Legal Developments
Lawyer working on documents representing the J&J talc bankruptcy settlement offer.

J&J Declares 2nd Talc Bankruptcy "Largest Settlement in History"

MedTruth Editors · June 8, 2023

As opposed to its initial bankruptcy settlement offering of around $2 billion, J&J claims that the quadrupled settlement offer of $8.9 billion warrants additional consideration.

News
Bayer offices representing the Roundup cancer trials with Bayer's seventh consecutive win.

Bayer Wins 7th Consecutive Roundup Cancer Trial

MedTruth Editors · June 7, 2023

Roundup manufacturer Monsanto and Bayer have won the seventh trial in a row over claims that the weedkiller causes cancer.

Legal Developments
Image of a man spraying weedkiller representing the supreme court refusing to review a Roundup lawsuit.

Supreme Court Refuses Roundup Refund Review

MedTruth Editors · June 2, 2023

This $39 million settlement covers just one of several Roundup class action lawsuits filed by various consumer groups.

Legal Developments
Plaintiff signing legal document representing talcum powder plaintiffs motioning to pursue J&J.

Talc Plaintiffs Motion to Pursue J&J Directly

MedTruth Editors · May 25, 2023

Plaintiffs in the J&J talcum powder lawsuits are attempting to target J&J directly rather than needing to route through its subsidiary, LTL Management, which was created to absorb liability for talc claims.

Legal Developments
Person at the store looking at shower products representing the talcum powder cancer settlement negotiations.

J&J Ordered To Initiate Talc Settlement Negotiations

MedTruth Editors · May 18, 2023

The bankruptcy proceedings surrounding J&J's talcum powder products will go into settlement negotiations to resolve the claims that these products cause cancer and other health issues.

Legal Developments
Court evidence showing charts and graphs representing Monsanto evidence presented in Roundup trial

Monsanto Evidence Presented in Roundup Trial “Inaccurate”

MedTruth Editors · May 12, 2023

An epidemiologist said that a chart displayed by Monsanto attempting to prove Roundup doesn’t cause cancer is inaccurate.

Research + Findings
Lawyers looking at a contract representing plaintiffs challenging J&J's second bankruptcy attempt.

Plaintiffs Challenge J&J Second Bankruptcy Gambit

MedTruth Editors · May 2, 2023

Johnson & Johnson has made a second attempt to put their subsidiary – LTL Management – into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Legal Developments
Lawyers negotiating a settlement representing J&J's talcum powder cancer lawsuit.

J&J Proposes $9 Billion To Settle Talc Cancer Lawsuits

MedTruth Editors · April 19, 2023

J&J aims to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits that allege its talcum powder was contaminated with asbestos.

Legal Developments
Man holding his stomach and bladder representing a California judge approving expert witness in Zantac trial over bladder cancer claims.

California Judge Approves Expert Witness in Zantac Trial

MedTruth Editors · April 12, 2023

The ruling will allow a lawsuit by a California resident, who claims he developed bladder cancer because of Zantac, to move forward in a state court.

Legal Developments
Scientist testing powder in a lab representing the talcum powder cancer trials.

J&J Appeals Talc Bankruptcy Plan to Supreme Court

MedTruth Editors · April 7, 2023

Johnson & Johnson will petition the Supreme Court to review its strategy of offloading tens of thousands of talcum powder cancer cases.

Legal Developments
Doctor holding model of a liver representing a study that suggests an association between Roundup and juvenile liver damage.

Data Suggests Roundup Exposure Tied to Juvenile Liver Damage

MedTruth Editors · March 28, 2023

The study suggests an association between exposure to the herbicide Roundup and severe liver damage.

Research + Findings
Image of a person taking prescription pills representing the Zantac trial delayed until July.

California Bellwether Zantac Trial Delayed Until July

MedTruth Editors · March 8, 2023

The judge overseeing this Zantac case is still deliberating over what expert testimony to admit.

Legal Developments
Woman holding pill from pill case representing the CA Zantac cancer trial awaiting expert witnesses.

CA Zantac Trial Awaits Expert Witness Admission

MedTruth Editors · March 3, 2023

The outcome of the case will be heavily influenced by which expert testimony Judge Grillo allows. 

Legal Developments
A man using talcum powder representing the talc lawsuit approved to proceed despite a stay in litigation.

Talc Lawsuit Exception Approved to Proceed

MedTruth Editors · March 1, 2023

The case of plaintiff Anthony Hernandez Valadez can go to trial once the California judge overseeing the case deems it ready to litigate in court.

Legal Developments
Lawyers and judges deliberating representing the J&J en banc hearing regarding talcum powder and cancer.

J&J Requests "En Banc" Rehearing

MedTruth Editors · February 23, 2023

En banc rehearings are where all of the judges in a court hear a case rather than a selected panel.

Legal Developments
Person using weedkiller spray on plants representing Bayer seeking a reversal of a Roundup case ruling.

Bayer Seeks Reversal of PA Roundup Case Ruling

MedTruth Editors · February 22, 2023

Despite a settlement between Monsanto and plaintiff David Schaffner, Jr. , Monsanto maintained the right to appeal the decision.

Legal Developments
Black woman with curly hair representing hair straightener/relaxer litigation.

JPML Hears Hair Straightener MDL Arguments

MedTruth Editors · February 10, 2023

Attorneys are requesting that hair relaxer cases be consolidated into a multidistrict litigation.

News
Woman holding a generic pill bottle representing Zantac makers pushing for MDL claims tossed.

Generic Zantac Makers Push for MDL Claims Tossed

MedTruth Editors · February 8, 2023

Generic makers of the heartburn drug Zantac are asking the judge to issue a final judgment that would toss out claims against them in the MDL.

Legal Developments
Lawyers working on a bankruptcy case representing the 3rd circuit court rejecting J&J talcum powder bankruptcy.

3rd Circuit Court Rejects J&J Talc Bankruptcy

MedTruth Editors · February 7, 2023

Talcum powder cases may return to the courts after the 3rd circuit court rejected J&J subsidiary LTL Management’s bankruptcy claims.

Legal Developments
Tree farm representing Mexican national suing over exclusion from Roundup Settlement.

Mexican National Sues Over Exclusion From Roundup Settlement

MedTruth Editors · February 3, 2023

Reyes-Hernandez claims she was illegally denied a Roundup weedkiller cancer claim settlement because she is not a U.S. citizen.

News
Chemical industry: Bayer smokestack representing a ruling granting Bayer Roundup case rehearing.

Bayer Granted Roundup Case Rehearing

MedTruth Editors · January 18, 2023

The ruling reopens a lawsuit filed by John Carson who used Roundup for 30 years and whose medical records show he was diagnosed with cancer in 2016.

Legal Developments
Woman with bladder cancer holding her stomach representing a new gene therapy for bladder cancer.

FDA Approves Gene Therapy For Bladder Cancer

MedTruth Editors · January 12, 2023

Adstiladrin provides a new treatment option for adults with bladder cancer who were not responsive to more traditional treatments.

News
A young woman pours the pills out of a bottle representing the Zantac cancer MDL.

Zantac Cancer MDL Dismissed

MedTruth Editors · January 4, 2023

Zantac manufacturers have been cleared from liability in causing plaintiffs’ various types of cancers.

Legal Developments
An elderly woman holding her chest with heartburn representing the Zantac cancer class action lawsuit dismissed.

Zantac Cancer Class Action Dismissed

MedTruth Editors · November 30, 2022

The Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union alleged that Zantac contained a carcinogenic substance, and as a result, the heartburn drug manufacturers should be forced to pay monetary damages.

Legal Developments
A woman gardening representing Monsanto winning Roundup cancer trial.

Monsanto Wins 6th Straight Roundup Cancer Trial

MedTruth Editors · November 23, 2022

This defense verdict marks the sixth consecutive trial win for Monsanto, after juries awarded multi-million-dollar damages to consumer plaintiffs in the first three Roundup trials.

Legal Developments
A woman using hair straightener cream representing the L'Oreal hair straightener cancer lawsuit.

L’Oreal Faces Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit

MedTruth Editors · November 11, 2022

A Missouri woman alleges that L'Oreal’s hair-straightening products caused her to develop uterine cancer.

Women's Health
Image of a factory emitting clouds of gas representing the Sterigenics cancer lawsuits.

Sterigenics Cancer Lawsuits To Be Tried in Groups

MedTruth Editors · November 2, 2022

Over 700 plaintiffs have sued Sterigenics, accusing the company of knowingly emitting EtO as a toxic gas.

Legal Developments
A scientist holding a talcum/asbestos mineral representing the talcum powder marketing lawsuits against J&J.

Bankruptcy Judge Pauses State Talc Marketing Lawsuits

MedTruth Editors · October 21, 2022

The talcum powder marketing lawsuits against J&J are paused, and the judge will reconsider the states’ lawsuits in December.

Legal Developments
A doctor showing a lung MRI representing new cancer study suggesting ranitidine is linked to four types of cancer.

Zantac Plaintiffs File Expedited Motion Over New Cancer Study

MedTruth Editors · October 18, 2022

Plaintiffs seek permission to file a report that includes data from a study that suggests ranitidine is associated with four different types of cancer.

Legal Developments
A woman with stomach cancer representing the Zantac MDL splitting plaintiffs based on cancer type.

Zantac MDL Splits Plaintiffs Based on Cancer Type

MedTruth Editors · October 14, 2022

Depending on what type of cancer plaintiffs have, they will either be tried at the state or federal level.

Legal Developments
Lawyers shaking hands representing the Roundup litigation push for settlement.

Lawyers for Roundup Plaintiffs Push for Settlement

MedTruth Editors · September 28, 2022

Attorneys want Roundup litigation resolved, either through a global settlement or a return of the cases.

Legal Developments
A group of scientists in a lab representing Zantac expert testimony hearings.

Zantac Expert Testimony Hearings To Be Held

MedTruth Editors · September 27, 2022

These special hearings will determine which expert witnesses will be allowed to testify in the Zantac trials.

Legal Developments
Someone spraying a plant with Roundup representing Bayer winning a Roundup cancer trial.

Bayer Wins Multi-Plaintiff Roundup Cancer Trial

MedTruth Editors · September 23, 2022

The Missouri trial included three plaintiffs who have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, allegedly because of Roundup exposure.

Legal Developments
A woman holding textured breast implants representing additional breast implant cancers discovered.

Additional Breast Implant Cancers Discovered

MedTruth Editors · September 20, 2022

In addition to BIA-ALCL, a lymphoma associated with breast implants, numerous cancers have been detected in tissues surrounding breast implants.

News
The Department of Justice building representing lawmakers demanding an update on the J&J talcum powder probe.

Lawmakers Demand DOJ Update on J&J Talc Probe

MedTruth Editors · September 16, 2022

The investigation aims to determine if Johnson & Johnson misled the public about the risks of using its talcum-based products after claims that the asbestos-contaminated powder causes cancer.

Laws + Congress
A woman writing an amicus curiae brief in support of J&J's talcum powder cancer bankruptcy proceedings.

Pro-Business Nonprofit Backs J&J Bankruptcy Proceeding

MedTruth Editors · September 6, 2022

A legal nonprofit submitted a document in support of Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy proceedings surrounding the company's talcum powder cancer cases.

Legal Developments
Lawyers shaking hands at a table with paperwork representing the first Zantac trial ending in a settlement.

First Zantac Trial Ends in Settlement

MedTruth Editors · August 31, 2022

Joseph Bayer agreed to drop his lawsuit, which was scheduled to be held in an Illinois state court, after reaching a settlement of more than $500,000 with generic makers of Zantac.

Legal Developments
A woman checking her breast representing the Allergan breast implant MDL plaintiffs claiming breast implants caused them to develop cancer.

Allergan Compelled to Produce Documents in Breast Implant MDL

MedTruth Editors · August 25, 2022

Allergan must produce documents related to over 400 patients to inform the bellwether selection process. Plaintiffs claim Allergan breast implants caused them to develop cancer.

Legal Developments
J&J's talcum powder-based baby powder on the shelf in Thailand representing the global phase out of this product.

J&J Announces Global Talc Phase Out

MedTruth Editors · August 24, 2022

Starting in 2023, J&J will no longer sell talcum-based baby powder products anywhere in the world. These products have been discontinued in the U.S. and Canada since 2020.

News
The St Louis skyline from above representing the Roundup trial underway in Monsanto's hometown alleging Roundup causes cancer.

New Roundup Trial Underway in Monsanto’s Hometown

Guest Contributor · August 18, 2022

Three people who used Roundup and have since been diagnosed with different types of lymphoma are suing Monsanto. The trial takes place in St. Louis, the headquarters of Monsanto.

Legal Developments
Two firefighters using aqueous film-forming foam to fight a fire, representing the PFAS class action.

Firefighters File PFAS Class Action

MedTruth Editors · August 5, 2022

PFAS chemicals, which are resistant to breaking down naturally in the environment, may accumulate in human tissue and have been associated with various health complications.

News
A woman speaking in court holding documents representing the appeals court reversal of a mesothelioma decision against J&J.

Appeals Court Reverses $120 Million Mesothelioma Decision Against J&J

MedTruth Editors · August 3, 2022

The court ruled that Olson’s legal team did not present expert testimony that established sufficient evidence that Olson’s exposure to talcum in J&J’s products caused her health to deteriorate. 

Legal Developments
Image of a couple gardening representing the Alberta and Alva Pilliod Roundup cancer case.

Supreme Court Declines To Review $87M Pilliod Roundup Case

MedTruth Editors · July 8, 2022

The Supreme Court turned away Bayer’s appeal of Alva and Alberta Pilliod's Roundup cancer case.

Legal Developments
An elderly woman holding pack of Zantac pills representing the Zantac trial dates set in California.

Zantac Bellwether Dates Set in CA

MedTruth Editors · July 6, 2022

The first four Zantac trials in California have been set for 2023. Zantac users claim that they were unknowingly exposed to unsafe levels of NDMA.

Legal Developments
A vehicle on a farm spraying plants with Roundup weedkiller containing glyphosate.

EPA Ordered To Reconsider Glyphosate Safety

MedTruth Editors · June 29, 2022

The EPA must reexamine its 2020 findings that glyphosate, the main active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller products, is “not likely” to cause cancer.

Laws + Congress
Image of a judge holding gavel representing the Oregon judge blocking media coverage of Roundup cancer trial.

Judge Blocks Media Coverage of Roundup Cancer Trial

MedTruth Editors · June 27, 2022

The judge decided the media coverage might put pressure on the jury, resulting in jurors potentially dropping out.

Legal Developments
A woman feeling her breast experiencing breast pain representing the FDA's new breast implant study on risks of BIA-ALCL.

FDA Announces New Breast Implant Study

MedTruth Editors · June 23, 2022

BIA-ALCL is a man-made cancer, a specific type of T-cell lymphoma, that is associated with textured breast implants.

News
Supreme court building representing the DOJ recommending the Roundup cancer award stand.

Supreme Court Urged To Let $25M Roundup Cancer Award Stand

MedTruth Editors · May 25, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice has recommended that the lower court verdict be allowed to stand.

Legal Developments
Weedkiller being sprayed on crops representing the former Monsanto CEO testifying in a Roundup cancer trial.

Former Monsanto CEO Testifies in First Roundup Trial Outside California

MedTruth Editors · May 20, 2022

This is the first trial in which former CEO of Monsanto Hugh Grant, who ran the company for 15 years, will testify.

Legal Developments
Image of a person spraying basil representing a Roundup judge criticizing proposed false advertising settlement.

Roundup Judge Criticizes Proposed False Advertising Settlement

MedTruth Editors · April 27, 2022

The settlement would provide payments to consumers who purchased certain Roundup products and resolve a lawsuit claiming that Monsanto failed to warn users.

Legal Developments
St Louis park bench and grass representing Bayer settling Roundup cancer claims.

Bayer Settles Dozens of Roundup Cancer Claims

MedTruth Editors · April 20, 2022

In March, Bayer announced that of approximately 138,000 cancer claims filed by individuals, 107,000 had been resolved or deemed ineligible.

Legal Developments
Judge holding gavel representing the J&J talc bankruptcy appeals granted.

Judge Grants Fast-Track Appeal of J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy

MedTruth Editors · April 13, 2022

Judge Kaplan allowed plaintiffs who have alleged that J&J’s asbestos-contaminated talc products caused them to develop cancer to appeal his ruling

Legal Developments
French fries in a fryer representing the court ruling that there is not enough evidence acrylamide causes cancer.

Acrylamide Lawsuits Halted Over Inconclusive Cancer Claims

MedTruth Editors · March 31, 2022

The federal court ruled that there is not enough evidence proving that acrylamide, a substance that’s formed during the heating process of certain foods, causes cancer.

News
Person spraying tree with Roundup weedkiller representing Bayer petitioning a Roundup case.

Bayer Brings Second Roundup Verdict Petition to Supreme Court

MedTruth Editors · March 30, 2022

The company behind Roundup weedkiller, which thousands claim caused their cancer, is petitioning the nation’s high court to review a Roundup case for the second time.

Legal Developments
A prison inmate with handcuffs representing the asbestos experiment conducted by J&J.

J&J Tested Asbestos On Inmates, Unsealed Docs Reveal

MedTruth Editors · March 23, 2022

The company hired a doctor to test the effects of asbestos on the inmates’ skin against the effects of talc.

News
A woman taking a pill representing the Chantix class action dismissed.

Chantix Carcinogen Class Action Dismissed

MedTruth Editors · March 16, 2022

The complaint accused Pfizer of misrepresenting the safety of the drug to consumers by failing to properly test Chantix despite warnings from regulators.

News
Illustration of bankruptcy law-related objects, representing the bankruptcy court approving J&J's talcum powder case with its new entity.

Bankruptcy Court Approves J&J Talc Case

MedTruth Editors · March 8, 2022

The judge is allowing Johnson & Johnson to move forward with the bankruptcy process for the company's new entity, LTL Management.

Legal Developments
Image of a woman with a pill bottle representing the first Zantac lawsuits taking place in CA.

CA State Court Hears Zantac Lawsuits in October

MedTruth Editors · March 2, 2022

California will hold the first Zantac lawsuits in October of this year. Defendants are accused of failing to warn users about the drug's potential link to cancer.

Legal Developments
Image of a judge on laptop representing the talc committee motions declined by judge.

Judge Declines To Decide Talc Committee’s Motions

MedTruth Editors · February 8, 2022

Judge Freda L. Wolfson has declined to decide issues arising from the bankruptcy of J&J’s subsidiary, LTL Management.

Legal Developments
Image of a bald woman tying a headscarf representing Sanofi winning a Taxotere trial over hair loss claims.

Sanofi Wins Taxotere Trial Over Hair Loss Claims

MedTruth Editors · February 2, 2022

Over 12,000 individuals allege that the breast cancer drug Taxotere caused their permanent hair loss, and that manufacturer Sanofi was aware that this could be a side effect of the drug.

Legal Developments
Illustration of judges in court representing Roundup attorneys possibly facing malpractice.

Roundup Attorneys May Face Malpractice Claims For Failing to Produce Experts

MedTruth Editors · January 28, 2022

Judge Chhabria’s order stated that plaintiffs must produce an expert to support their claim that Roundup caused their non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Legal Developments
Image of the White House representing the Supreme Court asking the Solicitor General about the Roundup cancer trial.

Supreme Court Asks Biden Admin To Weigh In on Roundup Appeal

MedTruth Editors · January 25, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court asked the Solicitor General for the administration's views on the Roundup cancer trial that awarded plaintiff Edwin Hardeman $25 million.

Legal Developments
Image of a woman spraying Roundup representing a boy's Roundup cancer claims.

Bayer Settles Boy's Roundup Rare Cancer Claims

MedTruth Editors · January 19, 2022

A mother claims her son developed Burkitt’s lymphoma from years of Roundup exposure.

Legal Developments
Image of researchers in a lab representing cancer researchers criticizing glyphosate approval in the EU.

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 baby powder on a peach background representing talc advocates rejecting J&J settlement talks.

Talc Advocates Reject J&J Settlement Talks

MedTruth Editors · November 29, 2021

Johnson & Johnson will most likely have to wait until at least 2022 before it can restart to negotiate a resolution.

Legal Developments
Image of the Mississippi skyline representing the talc trial delayed by J&J.

J&J Allegedly Delaying Talc Trial in Mississippi

MedTruth Editors · November 17, 2021

Mississippi's Attorney General urged the Supreme Court to reject J&J's petition to delay the state’s seven-year talcum powder lawsuit.

Legal Developments
Image of a woman with ovarian cancer holding her uterus representing J&J's third talc powder trial win.

J&J Wins Third Post-Pandemic Talc Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial

MedTruth Editors · October 22, 2021

This marks J&J’s third ovarian cancer talc trial win since cases were resumed after pandemic lockdowns.

Legal Developments
Image of a woman taking a pink pill representing the Zantac class action.

Branded Zantac Makers Can’t Escape Class-Action, Judge Rules

MedTruth Editors · October 21, 2021

Zantac manufacturers are facing lawsuits filed by individuals who claim the drug causes cancer.

Legal Developments
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J&J Cleared in PA Talc Trial

MedTruth Editors · October 5, 2021

A jury acquitted Johnson & Johnson of civil liability for one woman’s ovarian cancer.

Legal Developments
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Judge Prevents Injunction Against J&J Asset Splitting

MedTruth Editors · September 30, 2021

The plaintiffs argue that this financial maneuver would unlawfully shield Johnson & Johnson from any liability the company may owe for its talcum powder’s connection to ovarian cancer. 

Legal Developments
Image of a person holding Zantac pills representing the first zantac trials in the nation.

Dates Set for First Zantac Trials in the Nation

MedTruth Editors · September 29, 2021

The first Zantac cancer case has been scheduled for 2022.

Legal Developments
Image of a St. Louis courthouse representing the first J&J talcum powder trial in Missouri over ovarian cancer claims since the pandemic.

J&J Returns to Court In “Ground Zero” For Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits

MedTruth Editors · September 24, 2021

The first J&J talcum powder trial since before the pandemic has begun in Missouri over ovarian cancer claims.

Legal Developments
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Newly-Released Internal EPA Report Links Glyphosate to Cancer

MedTruth Editors · September 8, 2021

An internal EPA document from 2016 suggested that several studies reported elevated risks of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma associated with glyphosate exposure.

News
Image of baby powder representing the J&J $26.5 million talcum powder verdict.

J&J Hit With $26.5 Million Talc Verdict

MedTruth Editors · September 2, 2021

Christina Prudencio's lawyer claimed her terminal mesothelioma was rooted in Johnson & Johnson ignoring decades of proof that their talcum products were unsafe.

Legal Developments
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J&J Concealed Talc Risks To Preserve Brand Image, Philly Jury Told

MedTruth Editors · September 1, 2021

The plaintiff in a Philadelphia trial claimed J&J was aware that its baby powder was associated with cancer risk but withheld that information for decades in order to protect its brand image.

News
Image of a woman holding talcum powder in her hand representing the supreme court denying J&J's talcum powder ovarian cancer appeal.

Supreme Court Allows Johnson & Johnson's $2 Billion Baby Powder Cancer Verdict

MedTruth Editors · June 7, 2021

The Supreme Court has allowed a $2.1 billion baby powder cancer verdict against Johnson & Johnson to stand.

News
Image of a bottle of talcum powder next to a stethoscope.

Johnson and Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits: Recent Developments

Guest Contributor · January 29, 2021

An update on lawsuits claiming J&J's talcum powder causes ovarian cancer.

Legal Developments
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Fibroid Removal Safety Recommendations Updated by FDA

Carah Wertheimer · January 7, 2021

The FDA has finalized safety recommendations for the use of power morcellators in surgeries to remove fibroids.

FDA Regulation
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$2.1 Billion Talcum Powder Cancer Verdict Stands, J&J Appealing to Supreme Court

James Parker · November 12, 2020

Johnson & Johnson intends to appeal a record $2.1 billion talc verdict after striking out in the Missouri Supreme Court.

Legal Developments
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New Blood Test Detects Cancer Up to 4 Years Before Diagnosis

Carah Wertheimer · September 18, 2020

A cutting-edge blood test can detect five common cancers up to four years before most people even know they have the disease.

News
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No Increased Risk of Most Cancers From Hair Dye, Study Says

Carah Wertheimer · September 14, 2020

A major study found no increased risk of most types of cancer in women who use permanent hair dye at home.

Research + Findings
A stock image of a woman with heartburn, representing Zantac lawsuit consolidation in California.

California Attorneys Seek to Consolidate Zantac Lawsuits

James Parker · June 12, 2020

Attorneys representing 40 plaintiffs in California have recently filed a petition to consolidate product liability cases against the manufacturers of the heartburn medication Zantac, which may cause cancer.

Legal Developments
A photo of a hand throwing white powder in the air against a wooden fence backdrop, representing talcum powder statute of limitations.

How to Navigate Statutes of Limitation in Talc-Cancer Claims

Lynne Higby · May 27, 2020

Questions about the statute of limitations for ovarian cancer wrongful death claims have been raised by the families of women who used Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products.

Legal Developments
A stock photo of talcum powder representing J&J's move to halt sales in the U.S. and Canada.

Johnson & Johnson Discontinues Talcum Powder in the U.S. & Canada

Carah Wertheimer · May 19, 2020

J&J will withdraw its signature talcum powder from North American markets, insisting the product is safe despite nearly 20,000 lawsuits alleging that asbestos-contaminated powder caused cancer.

News
Bald woman looks in the mirror, worried that her cancer chemotherapy treatment will be delayed because of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Delays Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients

Benjamin Duong · April 16, 2020

Patients with cancer, already vulnerable with many dependent on regular treatment appointments, are facing delayed chemotherapy, surgeries and even outright cancellations.

News
A photo of a pharmacy, representing Zantac products no longer existing on pharmacy shelves.

Zantac and Ranitidine Products Removed from U.S. Market

Ashley Lombardo · April 1, 2020

On April 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requested immediate removal of Zantac products from the U.S. market, including all prescription and over-the-counter medications containing ranitidine.

News
A photo of an empty courtroom due to the  COVID-19 shutdown of courts.

Johnson & Johnson Talc Appeal Unhindered by COVID-19 Shutdown

James Parker · March 30, 2020

A Missouri appellate court set an April 24 date for Johnson & Johnson’s $4.69 billion talc appeal, despite the Missouri Supreme Court’s cancellation of all April arguments to reduce COVID-19 exposure.

Legal Developments
Photo of a woman holding her dyed hair, representing the cancer risk linked to hair dyes and straighteners.

Chemical Hair Dyes and Straighteners May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

Benjamin Duong · March 2, 2020

Use of hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, with black women being at an increased risk compared to white women.

Research + Findings
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MT Weekly: J&J Asbestos Settlement, EPA to Regulate PFAS

Carah Wertheimer · February 25, 2020

This week, MedTruth provides updates on the latest baby powder settlement, the EPA's new regulations on PFAS, plus a study on the impacts of chemical exposure during pregnancy.

News
A black and white photo of the tools in the OncoGenesis cervical cancer screening test which can be taken at home due to improving technology

iPap: The Emerging Future of Cervical Cancer Screening Technology

Tess Francke · January 21, 2020

A new, at-home cervical cancer screening test may just revolutionize early detection, especially in international markets that lack the infrastructure to provide easy access to doctors and regular pap smear tests.

Women's Health
A photo of a truck storing Zantac in the sun, as exposure to heat during storage and transportation causes the heartburn medication to become contaminated with NDMA.

Exposure to Heat During Storage Causes Zantac Contamination

Benjamin Duong · January 14, 2020

Heat is the culprit causing carcinogenic NDMA contamination in Zantac, according to recent testing by Emery Pharma. A citizen petition requesting a total suspension of ranitidine products has been submitted to the FDA.

News
Woman reading study about talcum powder and ovarian cancer which underrepresents populations of color.

Study Exploring Talc-Cancer Link Underrepresents Populations of Color

Benjamin Duong · January 13, 2020

A recent baby powder study found an insignificant link between the substance and ovarian cancer, but the study has limitations, including underrepresenting populations of color.

Research + Findings
A photo of an Asian pharmacist removing medications from the pharmacy shelf, representing the recent news around the FDA Ranitidine recall.

More Companies Pull Heartburn Meds to Participate in FDA Ranitidine Recall

James Parker · January 13, 2020

Appco Pharma and Denton Pharma have voluntarily recalled generic versions of Zantac (ranitidine) to align with the FDA's efforts to remove drugs from circulation that may contain more than 96 nanograms of NDMA per million nanograms of ranitidine.

FDA Regulation
A photo of a woman sitting and facing a public meeting, representing the pending FDA asbestos identification meeting on asbestos in talc.

FDA Schedules Public Meeting to Assess Testing for Asbestos in Talc

James Parker · January 13, 2020

The public meeting may be crucial to qualifying expert witnesses for thousands of plaintiffs involved in national talcum powder cases.

FDA Regulation
A photo of white pills, representing the FDA's metformin probe to assess if it contains unsafe levels of NDMA.

FDA Metformin Probe Investigates Potential NDMA Hazard

James Parker · January 8, 2020

An investigation will determine whether the diabetes drug metformin contains dangerously elevated levels of the carcinogen NDMA, as part of a larger movement to examine a wide spectrum of medications for unsafe levels of contamination.

FDA Regulation
A photo of a justice scale representing the Los Angeles jury verdict which found in favor of Johnson & Johnson in a recent mesothelioma cancer case.

Los Angeles Jury Rules in Favor of Johnson & Johnson in Talc Mesothelioma Lawuit

James Parker · December 17, 2019

A jury in Los Angeles found Johnson & Johnson is not liable for causing Pui "Amy" Fong's mesothelioma, deciding its Baby Powder product was not defective nor a substantial threat.

Legal Developments
A photo of diverse women's hands to represent attention on Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019 and AiRS Foundation Advocacy.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019 Explores All Reconstruction Options

S. Nicole Lane · October 16, 2019

This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MedTruth recognizes the AiRS Foundation, which supports cancer survivors by providing information and financial aid to those considering reconstruction. It's important to note that reconstruction isn't the only option. Some women are taking social media by storm, advising women to "choose flat."

Health Features
Group of chickens next to a barn representing eating chicken over beef to reduce risk of breast cancer

Worried About Breast Cancer? Science Says Eat More Chicken, Less Red Meat

Carah Wertheimer · October 8, 2019

Research shows that women who consumed poultry rather than red meat had a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.

Research + Findings
Photo of Cancer Patient as she Enters Data into New Patient Reporting Technology Noona for Remote Care in Rural Areas

New Patient Reporting Technology Empowers Cancer Patients, Offering Remote Care

Tess Francke · October 8, 2019

Recent studies have found that rural cancer patients face challenges in accessing quality care over their metropolitan counterparts, which may impact life expectancy. Noona, a new system designed to provide cancer patients care and symptom assessment from the comfort of their own home, may just change that.

MedTech
An illustration of a patient undergoing adaptive radiotherapy, which may be the future of cancer treatment.

Adaptive Radiotherapy: Cancer Treatment May Be Safer, More Accessible

Benjamin Duong · August 21, 2019

Adaptive radiotherapy is a form of personalized radiation therapy for cancer treatment. Although still in its early stages, clinicians hope that with further development to imaging methods, this form of cancer treatment will be a safer option to target tumors while minimizing tissue damage.

Research + Findings
Image of ovary under microscope in a laboratory after ovarian cancer cells show mutation from talc exposure.

In the Lab: Ovarian Cancer Cells Show Mutation from Talc Exposure

Tess Francke · June 24, 2019

The link between talc powder and ovarian cancer has been warned about for years. Now, a recent study identifying evidence of cell mutation shows the way talc powder promotes the generation of ovarian cancer cells. This is the first study to confirm the cellular effect of talc.

Research + Findings
A photo of woman getting blood tested after researchers reveal new blood test for cancer detection.

Researchers Develop New Blood Test to Detect Cancer in 10 Minutes

Tess Francke · April 11, 2019

It's a quest to detect multiple types of cancer in its early stages with the simple blood test that would take under 10 minutes to report results. Researchers say it will be at least five years before there is sufficient data to show whether it can work.

News
A photo of two women, one who is a cancer survivor, to demonstrate why it's important to learn about ovarian cancer.

Why We Still Aren’t Educated Enough on Ovarian Cancer

S. Nicole Lane · November 14, 2018

A recent report found that many women don’t know that much about ovarian cancer whatsoever.

Women's Health
Pink illustration of the female reproductive system as it depicts the way ovarian cancer in fallopian tubes may be the starting point.

Preliminary Study Finds Ovarian Cancer May Start in Fallopian Tubes

Ashley Lombardo · October 25, 2017

An ovarian cancer study indicates the disease may originate in the fallopian tubes. Scientists used genome sequencing to examine DNA errors.

Research + Findings