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Chemical Hair Straighteners May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Uterine Cancer
| December 13th, 2022
Millions of women use chemical hair straighteners in America, and studies show that women who use them at least five times per year are 2.5 times more likely to develop uterine cancer than women who don’t. This conclusion came after an 11-year study that followed more than 33,000 women. Women typically have around a 1.64%
Read MoreDry Shampoo Products Recalled Due to Benzene Cancer Risk
| October 25th, 2022
Benzene is a chemical that’s found naturally in the environment and in many products. When products have benzene levels that are above the accepted standard, they can put people exposed to them at a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer. Recently, Unilever United States issued a voluntary product recall of several of its
Read MoreCan You Sue the Manufacturer of a Dietary Supplement?
| October 4th, 2022
The dietary supplement industry is huge in America. It’s a $30+ billion-dollar industry, and it continues to grow every year. However, unlike prescription and over-the-counter medications, the supplement industry isn’t subject to strict guidelines and requirements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That’s because supplements are regulated as food rather than drugs or
Read MoreAnother Recall Announced for Philips CPAP and BiPAP Products
| September 20th, 2022
On June 30, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Philips Respironics was recalling multiple CPAP and BiPAP machines after it was discovered that a sound abatement foam in the machines can break down and be inhaled or ingested by users, putting their health at risk. On Sept. 6, 2022, the FDA
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