Children’s toy slime on sale with up to four times EU safety limit of potentially unsafe chemical. By Hannah Fox. which.co.uk. July 17, 2018. Eight out of 11 popular children’s slimes we tested failed safety testing. Which? is warning parents to approach children’s slime with caution after tests found some contain levels of boron more […]
Women who clean at home or work face increased lung function decline. sciencedaily.com. February 16, 2018. Women who work as cleaners or regularly use cleaning sprays or other cleaning products at home appear to experience a greater decline in lung function over time than women who do not clean, according to new research. Productos de […]
Group Urges Tougher Limits on Chemical in Shampoos, Cosmetics. medlineplus.gov. June 20, 2017. Triclosan isn’t proven safe or effective, coalition of scientists from 29 countries says.The germ-fighting chemical triclosan has got to go, an international coalition of scientists claims. Triclosan is found in thousands of products ranging from soap and cosmetics to toothpaste and common […]
Could Certain Hair Dyes, Relaxers Raise Breast Cancer Risk? medlineplus.gov. June 20, 2017. Study findings differ by race, but one expert says they’re inconclusive.The safety of hair products has been debated for years. Now, new research suggests that black women who use dark hair dyes face a higher risk of breast cancer, while chemical relaxers […]
The FDA just banned antibacterial soaps because they’re not safer or cleaner than regular soap. By Rebecca Harrington. aciencealert.com, September 05, 2016. The US Food and Drug Administration banned antibacterial soaps on Friday because they’re not better, cleaner, or safer than regular soap. "Consumers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing the spread […]
3 in 4 youngsters exposed to laundry pod detergent suffer poisoning. By Robert Preidt. medlineplus.gov. July 21, 2016. Hospitalizations 4 times more common with pods compared to other detergents, study finds. Brightly colored laundry detergent pods pose a much greater risk to young children than other types of detergents, a new study finds. Researchers reviewed […]
Poisoning risk to small children from laundry pods. sciencedaily.com. June 27, 2016. Summary: A new study says laundry pod detergents pose an increased risk of severe injury for young children over nonpod detergents.Laundry pod detergents are far more likely to cause poisoning injuries in young children than are nonpod laundry detergents, and are four times […]
Use of personal care products during pregnancy linked to adverse effects in newborns. sciencedaily.com. May 04, 2016. Summary:A new study presents evidence linking personal care products used during pregnancy to adverse reproductive effects in newborns. The antimicrobial compound, triclocarban, mainly added to soaps, was associated with shorter gestational age at birth.Read related, US: Human biomonitoring of […]
Mother-of-two, 28, was left blind in one eye after a friend accidentally handed her a bottle of GLUE instead of eye drops. By Snejana Farberov.dailymail.co.uk.October 08, 2015.Katherine Gaydos, 28, of Florida, was involved in the freak accident last weekThe single mother spent more than eight days with her left eye glued tightly shot She said a […]
Passive exposure to bleach at home linked to higher childhood infection rate. eurekalert.org. April 02, 2015. Effects modest, but widespread use of bleach adds up to public health concern, say researchers. Passive exposure to bleach in the home is linked to higher rates of childhood respiratory and other infections, suggests research published online in Occupational […]
The ‘dirty’ side of soap: Triclosan, a common antimicrobial in personal hygiene products, causes liver fibrosis and cancer in mice. sciencedaily.com.November 17, 2014.Summary: Triclosan is an antimicrobial commonly found in soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and many other household items. Despite its widespread use, researchers report potentially serious consequences of long-term exposure to the chemical.Read related: Human biomonitoring […]
Laundry detergent pods a serious poisoning risk for children younger than 6 in U.S., study finds. sciencedaily.com. November 10, 2014. Summary: After releasing the results of a new study detailing the dangers of laundry detergent pods, researchers are calling for a national product safety standard in an effort to better protect children. The study showed […]
Surfactants do not harm the environment. By Janne Hansen. envs.au.dk. October 02. 2014. You can brush your teeth, and wash yourself and your clothes with a clear conscience. The most common soaps, shampoos and detergents actually pose a minimal risk to the environment. This is the conclusion of a comprehensive survey that covers more than […]
Hair Dyes May Still Cause Cancer: Known Carcinogens Found In Hairdressers’ Blood. By Anthony Rivas. medicaldaily.com. June 09, 2014. With over 5,000 chemicals in a hair dye product — they’re powerful, after all — some of them were bound to have some harmful effects. In the late 1970s, scientists discovered that 89 percent of formulations […]
Tiny, toxic toys endanger kids, group warns. By Jeb Phillips. dispatch.com. November 27, 2013.A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pencil case — the one with “This Is Epic!” written on it — didn’t fare well in the annual toy-safety study released yesterday. The case has eight times more cadmium, a toxic metal, than federal rules seem […]
CVS Reverses Policy Requiring ID To Buy Acetone-Based Nail Polish Remover: Is This For The Best?. By Justin Caba. medicaldaily.com. August 19, 2013. CVS Pharmacy has decided to drop its policy requiring identification to buy nail polish remover containing acetone, according to a statement released by the company this past Wednesday. Prior to this announcement, […]
Toxicological Trivia from January 23, 2012: In December 2007 in Sertox, from 15.111 cases attended in the past 10 years, only 340 were for cosmetics (2.25%). 87.5% are children under 10 years (70% under 2 years), predominantly male (58.7%), 94.5% are INIH (unintentional household poisonings), 85.7% oral, 77.5% passed without the symptoms and the rest […]
Toxicological Trivia from January 23, 2012: In December 2007 in Sertox, from 15.111 cases attended in the past 10 years, only 340 were for cosmetics (2.25%). 87.5% are children under 10 years (70% under 2 years), predominantly male (58.7%), 94.5% are INIH (unintentional household poisonings), 85.7% oral, 77.5% passed without the symptoms and the rest […]
Breast implants ‘have no cancer link’ says UK watchdog. bbcnews. December 21, 2011. Women with silicone breast implants made by a French company should not have them removed, UK officials say. French authorities will decide shortly whether women should have implants supplied by Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) removed, amid fears of health risks.But the UK’s […]
Breast implants ‘have no cancer link’ says UK watchdog. bbcnews. December 21, 2011. Women with silicone breast implants made by a French company should not have them removed, UK officials say. French authorities will decide shortly whether women should have implants supplied by Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) removed, amid fears of health risks.But the UK’s […]
US legislators propose crackdown on toxic cosmetics. By Lauren Vogel, CMAJ. October 07, 2011. In a bid to “close gaping holes” in cosmetics regulation, American legislators are proposing that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) be given the authority to ensure that personal-care products, including cosmetics, are free of harmful ingredients and that […]
US legislators propose crackdown on toxic cosmetics. By Lauren Vogel, CMAJ. October 07, 2011. In a bid to “close gaping holes” in cosmetics regulation, American legislators are proposing that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) be given the authority to ensure that personal-care products, including cosmetics, are free of harmful ingredients and that […]
Skin bleaching a growing problem in Jamaica slums. boston.com. April 11, 2011.Mikeisha Simpson covers her body in greasy white cream and bundles up in a track suit to avoid the fierce sun of her native Jamaica, but she’s not worried about skin cancer.Mikeisha Simpson covers her body in greasy white cream and bundles up in […]
Hairspray linked to birth defect. bbcnews. Nov.21, 2008.Boys born to women exposed to hairspray in the workplace may have a higher risk of being born with a genital defect. Imperial College London scientists talked to women who had babies with hypospadias, where the urinary tract is found away from the penis.[ See ]