Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have been overwhelmed by the daily flood of statistics and articles on everything from the number of cases to the search for a vaccine. Here, the federal Food and Drug Administration, which oversees the safety and efficacy of drugs and medicine for illnesses, answers questions on the current research… Continue reading The Latest on the Safe Use of Hand Sanitizer
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Eliminating A Deadly lngredient in Hair Dyes
Ever worried about toxic ingredients in your hair dye? Well, this should give you some peace of mind: a federal agency has ordered lead acetate to be removed from those products. The ruling by the federal Food and Drug Administration takes away the last authorization for the use of lead as an ingredient in beauty… Continue reading Eliminating A Deadly lngredient in Hair Dyes
Are You Using an Unsafe Product?
Editor’s note: It can be frustrating, and even dangerous, to run across a health product that either doesn’t work or is downright hazardous. Here, the experts from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tell you how to report these products. You’ll be doing a good deed for yourself, and, in all likelihood, for many… Continue reading Are You Using an Unsafe Product?