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Milberg Law Firm Investigating PCBs at N.C. State's Poe Hall

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The results of further testing showed that five rooms in Poe Hall were contaminated with PCBs at levels up to 38 times higher than Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for building materials.

Key Points: 
  • The results of further testing showed that five rooms in Poe Hall were contaminated with PCBs at levels up to 38 times higher than Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for building materials.
  • Questions are now being asked about the role of PCBs in a cluster of cancer cases connected to Poe Hall.
  • How many people may have been injured by the PCBs at Poe Hall?
  • The firm encourages anyone with concerns about the N.C. state campus, cancer, and PCBs to reach out for an explanation of their legal rights.

Yuka Unveils Top-Scanned Products In Five Key U.S. States, Highlighting Growing Consumer Interest In Product Transparency

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Worldwide, Yuka recorded 1.2 billion product scans in 2023, with nearly 500 million of those scans coming from the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Worldwide, Yuka recorded 1.2 billion product scans in 2023, with nearly 500 million of those scans coming from the United States.
  • Yuka's food product scores are meticulously calculated based on three key criteria:
    Nutritional Quality (60%): Yuka employs the Nutri-Score method, considering elements such as calories, sugar, salt, saturated fats, protein, fiber, fruits, and vegetables.
  • This method provides a comprehensive nutritional assessment, avoiding threshold effects to ensure accurate scoring between similar products.
  • As the global conversation on product transparency evolves, Yuka remains at the forefront, providing users with the tools they need to make informed decisions about the products they choose.

Ontario Superior Court of Justice Certifies Class Action Against Monsanto and Bayer Regarding Roundup Products

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Koskie Minsky LLP is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified a national class action lawsuit against Monsanto and Bayer centering on allegations that Roundup products cause non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Koskie Minsky LLP is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified a national class action lawsuit against Monsanto and Bayer centering on allegations that Roundup products cause non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL).
  • In certifying the lawsuit as a class action, Justice Grace noted in his reasons that a class proceeding would provide "easier access to justice" and that "it is bound to be more economical than the pursuit of multiple individual claims".
  • The class action is brought on behalf of individuals who have been exposed1 to glyphosate-based products distributed and sold by the Defendants.
  • Mr. DeBlock commenced this action to seek justice on his own behalf as well as other class members.

Improving Global Patient Care: CAP Partners with the IARC-WHO to Streamline Updates to Cancer Protocols

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Under the renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU), the CAP will collaborate with the IARC-WHO to support harmonized cancer protocols to better align with stakeholders across the world.

Key Points: 
  • Under the renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU), the CAP will collaborate with the IARC-WHO to support harmonized cancer protocols to better align with stakeholders across the world.
  • “Through CAP Cancer Protocols, we play a critical role in bridging pathology cancer reporting with the WHO classification, thus empowering many aspects of the fight against cancer.”
    The CAP Cancer Protocols provide guidelines for collecting the essential pathology and biomarker data elements for complete reporting of malignant tumors.
  • “The WHO Classification of Tumors is the standard adopted by CAP for Cancer Protocols,” explains Dr. Khoury.
  • “This MOU strengthens and facilitates the exchange of information between the CAP and IARC-WHO and aligns the publication of the most recent releases of the WHO blue books with updates to the CAP Cancer Protocols.”

Aroma360 Revolutionizes Scenting Market with Debut of Patented Aroma360 Wireless Pro™

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Aroma360 has been at the forefront of the scent marketing industry, firmly establishing itself as a leader in the market with a selection of innovative scenting devices for commercial or home spaces.

Key Points: 
  • Aroma360 has been at the forefront of the scent marketing industry, firmly establishing itself as a leader in the market with a selection of innovative scenting devices for commercial or home spaces.
  • The Aroma360 Wireless Pro™ is a game-changer in the scenting industry, offering key features that set it apart:
    Silent Scenting: This device operates silently, creating a tranquil scented environment without any noisy distractions.
  • Dedicated to luxury scenting, Aroma360 has secured a patent for the Wireless Pro™, ensuring that its innovative features remain unmatched in the market.
  • Looking toward the future, Aroma360 envisions a path of continued growth and innovation, shaping the fragrance industry with groundbreaking advancements.

Global Cell-Free RNA Isolation & Extraction Kits Market Outlook 2023-2027: Riding High on Cancer Detection and Prenatal Screening Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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The global cell-free RNA isolation & extraction kits market is poised for remarkable growth during the forecast period of 2023-2027.

Key Points: 
  • The global cell-free RNA isolation & extraction kits market is poised for remarkable growth during the forecast period of 2023-2027.
  • The increasing cancer patient population is propelling the demand for Cell-Free RNA Isolation & Extraction Kits.
  • As prenatal complications affect a growing number of women, the demand for cell-free RNA isolation and extraction kits is on the rise, driving market growth.
  • The global cell-free RNA isolation & extraction kits market is segmented based on application, end users, and geography.

Into Action Recovery Centers' New Facility in Webster, Texas

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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WEBSTER, Texas, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Into Action Recovery Centers (IARC) announces its latest 37-bed Detox and Residential Treatment Center at 17300 Mercury Drive.

Key Points: 
  • WEBSTER, Texas, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Into Action Recovery Centers (IARC) announces its latest 37-bed Detox and Residential Treatment Center at 17300 Mercury Drive.
  • Located adjacent to their existing 48-bed facility on El Camino Real, this emphasizes IARC's dedication to Houston's substance use disorders since 2010.
  • Marking IARC's 3rd expansion in 6 years, Shane Leonard, Co-Founder and CEO of IARC, stated, "This is the next step in building an all-inclusive behavioral healthcare company.
  • This results in verifiably proven success for long term sobriety, including accurate diagnosis and effective after-care treatment of co-occurring disorders.

2nd ZAODX World Conference on Early Detection of Cancer to Take Place in September 2023

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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GUANGZHOU, China, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd ZAODX World Conference on Early Detection of Cancer（EDOC-2）will take place on-site at the Huangpu International Conference Center, Guangzhou, China, and online in a virtual format from 15 to 17 September, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd ZAODX World Conference on Early Detection of Cancer（EDOC-2）will take place on-site at the Huangpu International Conference Center, Guangzhou, China, and online in a virtual format from 15 to 17 September, 2023.
  • Among the various measures, early detection of cancer is widely recognized as the most effective way to improve the situation.
  • ZAODX, an international life science innovation and transformation platform focused on early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, is the organizer of the conference.
  • Founded in 2020, ZAODX aims to transform disease care through early detection and precision management.

Response to World Health Organization Reviews of Aspartame

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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“JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review,” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.

Key Points: 
  • “JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review,” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.
  • “Aspartame, like all low/no calorie sweeteners, when used as part of a balanced diet, provides consumers with choice to reduce sugar intake, a critical public health objective.”
    As part of its comprehensive assessment, reconfirming the safety of aspartame, JECFA examined IARC’s conclusions and found no concern for human health.
  • To put this in context, IARC’s 2B classification puts aspartame in the same category as kimchi and other pickled vegetables.
  • As part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle, aspartame can be used to further public health objectives on sugar intake reduction and ultimately assist in weight and diabetes management , as well as with dental health .

Response to World Health Organization Reviews of Aspartame

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Friday, July 14, 2023
Aspartame, US Food Sovereignty Alliance, JECFA, Classification, IARC, Public, Food additive, Food safety, Meal, Vegetable, Food, European Food Safety Authority, Risk, EFSA, ISA, Joint, WHO, Health, FDA, Safety, World Health Organization, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives, Dietary supplement

“JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review,” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.

Key Points: 
  • “JECFA has once again reaffirmed aspartame’s safety after conducting a thorough, comprehensive and scientifically rigorous review,” said ISA Secretary General Frances Hunt-Wood.
  • “Aspartame, like all low/no calorie sweeteners, when used as part of a balanced diet, provides consumers with choice to reduce sugar intake, a critical public health objective.”
    As part of its comprehensive assessment, reconfirming the safety of aspartame, JECFA examined IARC’s conclusions and found no concern for human health.
  • To put this in context, IARC’s 2B classification puts aspartame in the same category as kimchi and other pickled vegetables.
  • As part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle, aspartame can be used to further public health objectives on sugar intake reduction and ultimately assist in weight and diabetes management , as well as with dental health .