Daily Archives: June 20, 2011

Report links herbicide Roundup to birth defects

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June 20, 2011 Product Liability

Pesticide industry regulators knew as long as 30 years ago that Roundup, the world’s top selling herbicide, causes birth defects, yet they did nothing to warn the public, according to a new report, “Roundup and birth defects: Is the public ... Read More

FDA warns of new heart risks associated with Chantix

June 20, 2011 Pharmaceutical

For many smokers trying to kick their addiction, the latest news about the dangers of Pfizer’s smoking-cessation drug Chantix presents as a damned if you do, damned if you don’t dilemma. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert ... Read More