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TOXIC EXPOSURE: The True Story Behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice (Johns Hopkins University Press; February 28, 2023) is the first book to go behind the scenes of these now-infamous trials. Chadi Nabhan, a board-certified hematologist, and a medical oncologist who practiced oncology and treated lymphoma patients for years, served as an expert witness in the first three blockbuster trials against Monsanto and continues to be consulted as an expert for the lawsuits that are still ongoing.They are some of the most famous product liability lawsuits in recent memory. The public was shocked when Roundup, the world's most popular weed killer, was first linked to diagnoses of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in some users and riveted by the trials that followed. When the dust settled, federal and state juries had awarded the first three plaintiffs a combined $2.3. billion and Monsanto, the makers of Roundup, would go on to settle even more lawsuits for a reported $11 billion. All for a product that millions of people worldwide have sitting in their sheds, having been assured for decades by Monsanto and multiple government organizations, including the EPA, that the product was entirely safe. Lee Johnson, the plaintiff in the landmark first lawsuit against the company, testified that he had been told repeatedly that the product he used almost daily in his job as a school groundskeeper was "safe enough to drink."TOXIC EXPOSURE: The True Story Behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice (Johns Hopkins University Press; February 28, 2023) is the first book to go behind the scenes of these now-infamous trials. Chadi Nabhan, a board-certified hematologist, and a medical oncologist who practiced oncology and treated lymphoma patients for years, served as an expert witness in the first three blockbuster trials against Monsanto and continues to be consulted as an expert for the lawsuits that are still ongoing. In this, his first book, he gives readers the inside story, not only on the research that supports the link between glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) and cancer, but also in the decades-long campaign by Monsanto, aided by some of our most powerful institutions, to deny and obscure that link for financial gain.Nabhan, who had previously turned down opportunities to serve as an expert witness, decided to get involved in the Monsanto lawsuits because he saw them as a David-versus-Goliath story, one that tugged at him, as an immigrant to the U.S. from Syria who recognized the feeling of being treated unfairly and dismissed. He also understood Roundup's pervasiveness on the market meant that many millions of people worldwide were using it every day, with little thought to its inherent danger. Nabhan uses his position as an expert witness to walk readers through the research he used to shape his testimony and to take people along behind the scenes of the trials, introducing them to the key players on all sides. The result is a riveting courtroom drama, where life, death, and billions of dollars hang in the balance.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   New study shows coffee is good for the liver, brain, and decreases the risk of 11 different cancers, including the risk cancer of the fallopian tubes What's a low heart rate and when do you worry about it? Tooth loss and diabetes What your grip strength means for your overall health Magnesium rich foods that are good to eat PLUS so much more...

TOXIC EXPOSURE: The True Story Behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice (Johns Hopkins University Press; February 28, 2023) is the first book to go behind the scenes of these now-infamous trials. Chadi Nabhan, a board-certified hematologist, and a medical oncologist who practiced oncology and treated lymphoma patients for years, served as an expert witness in the first three blockbuster trials against Monsanto and continues to be consulted as an expert for the lawsuits that are still ongoing.They are some of the most famous product liability lawsuits in recent memory. The public was shocked when Roundup, the world's most popular weed killer, was first linked to diagnoses of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in some users and riveted by the trials that followed. When the dust settled, federal and state juries had awarded the first three plaintiffs a combined $2.3. billion and Monsanto, the makers of Roundup, would go on to settle even more lawsuits for a reported $11 billion. All for a product that millions of people worldwide have sitting in their sheds, having been assured for decades by Monsanto and multiple government organizations, including the EPA, that the product was entirely safe. Lee Johnson, the plaintiff in the landmark first lawsuit against the company, testified that he had been told repeatedly that the product he used almost daily in his job as a school groundskeeper was "safe enough to drink."TOXIC EXPOSURE: The True Story Behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice (Johns Hopkins University Press; February 28, 2023) is the first book to go behind the scenes of these now-infamous trials. Chadi Nabhan, a board-certified hematologist, and a medical oncologist who practiced oncology and treated lymphoma patients for years, served as an expert witness in the first three blockbuster trials against Monsanto and continues to be consulted as an expert for the lawsuits that are still ongoing. In this, his first book, he gives readers the inside story, not only on the research that supports the link between glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) and cancer, but also in the decades-long campaign by Monsanto, aided by some of our most powerful institutions, to deny and obscure that link for financial gain.Nabhan, who had previously turned down opportunities to serve as an expert witness, decided to get involved in the Monsanto lawsuits because he saw them as a David-versus-Goliath story, one that tugged at him, as an immigrant to the U.S. from Syria who recognized the feeling of being treated unfairly and dismissed. He also understood Roundup's pervasiveness on the market meant that many millions of people worldwide were using it every day, with little thought to its inherent danger. Nabhan uses his position as an expert witness to walk readers through the research he used to shape his testimony and to take people along behind the scenes of the trials, introducing them to the key players on all sides. The result is a riveting courtroom drama, where life, death, and billions of dollars hang in the balance.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   New study shows coffee is good for the liver, brain, and decreases the risk of 11 different cancers, including the risk cancer of the fallopian tubes What's a low heart rate and when do you worry about it? Tooth loss and diabetes What your grip strength means for your overall health Magnesium rich foods that are good to eat PLUS so much more...

The Superpowers of Vegetables – Getting Your Picky Eaters to Enjoy New FoodsAs the twig is bent so grows the tree." This early 18th century proverbial saying means early influences can have a permanent impact. Unfortunately, when it comes to children, they are unhealthier today than ever in history. They have more asthma, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and neurodevelopmental disorders. One of the biggest culprits is an unhealthy diet!Devin Alexander discusses her new book, The Land of Secret Superpowers: Vegetables. She shares simple blueprints on how to get picky kids excited about and enjoying healthy eating. Devin is a three-time New York Times bestselling author. She spent decades as the chef of the popular TV franchise "The Biggest Loser." She was also the media expert for "Decadence Without Consequences," which was fueled by her amazing success at losing and keeping off 70 pounds! She's appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, The View, Rachael Ray, Fox, CNN, and more.

Dr. Shihuan Kuang is an expert in skeletal muscle cells and the influence of lipids on their functioning, especially lipid droplets/Expert in skeletal muscle cells and the influence of lipids on their functioning, especially lipid droplets, Dr. Kuang is the cancer center chair in STEM biology at Purdue University, and is also in the Center for Cancer Research, as well as in the Department of Biologic Sciences and the Department of Health and Kinesiology.

In his new book, Relentless, John Tesh shares how he used obstacles, including a deadly disease, to shape his remarkable life.A happy, healthy, and successful person is someone who can take the bricks that are thrown at him and use them to build a strong foundation.Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsorNo one knows that better than John Tesh.In his new book, Relentless, he shares how he used obstacles, including a deadly disease, to shape his remarkable life.All of us will encounter tragedies and heartache. That's called "life." It's how we handle them that defines us.Listen as Tesh joins Dr. Friedman to share his journey.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   Exercise linked to lower chronic disease and mortality outcomes How the Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, improves health Is obesity the same at-risk as breast cancer is for women? Insomnia spiking heart-attack risks PLUS so much more...

Men's health is important! Lead author, Dr. Judson Brandeis, discusses his book, The 21st Century Man - a comprehensive and medically accurate men's health book written by an elite team of 60 doctors and health experts.Men's health is important! The 21st Century Man is a comprehensive and medically accurate men's health book written by an elite team of 60 doctors and health experts. This essential book reveals insider secrets that men in midlife and beyond need to recover, rebuild, and maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and sexual health.Contributors are experts and board-certified physicians in cardiology, oncology, and cancer genetics, vascular health, urology, orthopedics, chiropractic, and pain medicine, including an infectious disease specialist, a podiatrist, a hand surgeon, and a sleep specialist, as well as experts in the emerging fields of sexual health and rejuvenation medicine. The book also provides chapters on emotional and mental health, as well as fresh insights on relationships. The 21st Century Man is the book all men will want after turning 40 to feel great, look good, and have better physical intimacy for the rest of their lives.Every man over 35 needs to own and read this comprehensive health guide for men. 60 board-certified doctors and men’s health experts offer advice and insider secrets that men over 35 need to recover and maintain their physical, mental, and sexual health to feel great, look good, and have better intimacy. Emphasizing prevention and early intervention, The 21st Century Man has sections on the most common causes of mortality, nutrition, exercise, aesthetics, addiction, mental health, relationships, lifestyle and health insurance. There is an extensive section on sexual health and sexual medicine written by an all-star cast of physicians.Lead author, Dr. Judson Brandeis, voted best urologist in the SF Bay Area for a decade, is a surgeon, researcher, physician educator, and a caring clinician. A graduate of Brown University, Vanderbilt Medical School, UCLA Urology residency, and a Harvard research fellowship, he specializes in the emerging fields of men's sexual health and rejuvenation medicine. Dr Brandeis packed the book with vital information on sustaining health and intimacy, presented from a non-judgmental point of view.

Many people know the importance of healthy eating. This includes reading labels for themselves and their children, but they don't think twice about what they feed their four-legged family members. Joining us is Dr. Judy Morgan, a holistic veterinarian and author of bestselling books, a few of them out there including three cookbooks for dogs.Many people know the importance of healthy eating. This includes reading labels for themselves and their children, but they don't think twice about what they feed their four-legged family members. Joining us is Dr. Judy Morgan, a holistic veterinarian and author of bestselling books, a few of them out there including three cookbooks for dogs.She's here to expose the startling little known truths about how common pet food on the market can be making our pets sick, destroying their quality of life, and even killing them prematurely. Pet food, even if you see those words, all natural and healthy on the label, can still contain chemicals, food dyes, toxins, contaminants and inflammatory preservatives. Today we will discuss the best foods and other healthful tidbits of information for our pet parent listeners out there.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   13% of Americans over 50 addicted to processed food Higher neighborhood walkability tied to lower gestational diabetes risk If you get a-fib, get treated quickly When to exercise for longevity PLUS so much more...

Dr. Dana Dorfman wrote her book WHEN WORRY WORKS to help parents manage the stresses of adolescent achievement culture and to make decisions which align with their values, rather than their anxiety.Dr. Dana Dorfman wrote her book WHEN WORRY WORKS to help parents manage the stresses of adolescent achievement culture and to make decisions which align with their values, rather than their anxiety. WHEN WORRY WORKS responds to one of the primary sources of the nation's worsening adolescent mental health crisis – achievement pressure.WHEN WORRY WORKS responds to one of the primary sources of the nation’s worsening adolescent mental health crisis – achievement pressure. Burdened by the mounting pressures on today’s youth, parents seek ways to strike the balance between supporting their teens’ current well-being while also setting them up for future success. Eager to take action and to manage their escalating fears, parents inadvertently and unknowingly exacerbate the problem by overlooking their own parental achievement anxiety.Based on thirty years of clinical practice and her experiences raising her own teenagers in New York City, the work demonstrates that when parents become aware of their individual anxieties and learn to effectively manage them, they are empowered to make values aligned, rather than worry driven parenting decisions. Dr. Dorfman provides practical evidence-based parenting strategies, exercises, and reflective prompts to guide parents through a process to constructively apply to their day-to-day parenting decisions.

Your thyroid is considered your "master metabolism gland" because it is intimately connected to every bodily function.If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, the problem could be your thyroid: mood swings brain fog depression digestive issues insomnia hair loss inability to lose weight Your thyroid is considered your "master metabolism gland" because it is intimately connected to every bodily function.The first step in reversing autoimmune conditions, including thyroid issues, is to heal your gut. Eat lean, organic, pasture-raised, hormone-free meat and other animal products, as well as organic produce. Avoid endocrine-disrupting ingredients and compounds. Make sure you're getting quality sleep because that is when your hormones sync up and your body heals as a whole.Listen in as Amy Myers, MD joins Dr. David Friedman to discuss all things thyroid, including solutions and tips from her book, The Thyroid Connection.  

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   Weight loss drugs that decrease cravings, possibly including alcohol and opioid cravings - what YOU need to know Canada's guidance on alcohol and health  Update on Diabetes What fruit and vegetables you should be washing, but are probably not PLUS so much more...

Learn how to survive the dreaded temper tantrum.It’s your worst nightmare. Your child throws a tantrum in a public place. You’re stressed out and are ready to have a tantrum of your own.How can you deal?The most difficult -- yet most important -- thing to do is to ignore your child during the temper tantrum. See if the tantrum dies down.If that doesn’t work, divert your child’s attention. Remove him from the environment. This may be tough because you’re pressed for time and are in a public place for a purpose. Leaving that environment shows him that you mean business.You may have to physically move your child. There could be thrashing and resistance. Try hugging him to calm him down. Talking to him might not work until he is calm.Don’t make false promises or threats. Uphold your rewards and consequences so your child knows your promises have integrity.Maintain your composure. Enlist the help of your spouse or partner. Make sure you’re both on the same page with rewards and consequences.The good news is that kids tend to outgrow the tantrum phase. If the tantrums are greatly stressful for you as a parent, speak with a professional.Listen as Dr. Naveen Mehrotra joins Melanie Cole, MS, to advise on dealing with temper tantrums in this encore episode from March 2017.