Weedkiller chemical increases the risk of cancer "by up to 41%"February 14, 2019 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Exposure to a chemical in weedkiller can increase the risk of cancer by as much as 41 per cent, The Daily mail reports citing a study. The safety of weedkillers containing glyphosate has been the topic of scientific debate – and lawsuits – for years. Now, in an analysis of past studies, researchers have linked the chemical to non-Hodgkin lymphoma, an uncommon cancer which starts in the white bloods cells. Scientists have made their conclusion following a landmark court case in which terminally ill groundsman in California was awarded $289million (£225m) after a jury found Roundup weedkiller contributed to his cancer. The company is facing further similar cases claiming Monsanto, which makes Roundup, made them or members of their family sick. Contrary to the latest review, Monsanto, maintains glyphosate herbicides are safe and efficient. Researchers led by the University of California, Berkeley, said: 'Together, all of the meta-analyses conducted to date, including our own, consistently report the same key finding: exposure to [glyphosate herbicides] is associated with an increased risk of [non-Hodgkin lymphoma].' The study's authors say their study is different from previous research because it evaluates all published human studies and the different types of glyphosate studies, The Guardian reports.. Co-author, Professor Lianne Sheppard from the University of Washington, said: 'This paper makes a stronger case than previous meta-analyses that there is evidence of an increased risk of NHL due to glyphosate exposure. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |