Cosmetics, including shampoo and other products we all use, will cost U.S. consumers $92 billion this year. They contain various chemicals, often including harmful substances like parabens and phthalates. These products can also harm the environment and pose greater risks to salon workers. His article helps consumers read labels, reduce exposures to unsafe ingredients, and choose eco-friendly cosmetics for safety.
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Safely Dispose of Leftover Pills and Keep Drugs out of Drinking Water
Often when your doctor prescribes you medication, you are left with extra pills. Do you know how to properly dispose of your unused medications in a way that is both safe for your family and for your community?
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While the scientific evidence has shown a consistent link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, many questions remain. Why take the risk?
Read More »Which Common Medications Are Linked to Dementia?
You may have heard the media coverage that common medications may increase the risk for dementia. What do these drugs all have in common, what do you need to know about them, and are there really risks to taking them?
Read More »Preventing Hip Fracture: Do Supplements Help?
Calcium and vitamin D made headlines in the health world when many new studies on the effectiveness and safety of supplements were released. Read more about these nutrients and why you should or should not take supplements.
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