Children use cell phones to watch TV, play games, make phone calls, and send text messages. But are there risks to such frequent use by children, and if so is that different than the risks for adults?
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Tanning Beds: Safe Alternative to Sun?
Are Bisphenol A (BPA) Plastic Products Safe for Infants and Children?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics, and is frequently used in baby bottles, sports equipment, water bottles, medical devices, and as a coating in food and beverage cans.
Read More »What’s the Deal with Keratin Treatments and Other Hair Straighteners?
Have you ever gotten a keratin treatment? A Brazilian Blowout? Maybe you’ve heard that they make hair silky smooth and relaxed and cost about $400. Or maybe you’ve heard that they can cause cancer. But which is true?
Read More »State Fact Sheets on Medical Device Tax
Lobbyists have blanketed the U.S. Congress to demand a repeal to the 2.3% medical device tax. The lobbyists claim that the tax is a terrible burden on medical device companies and is causing the companies to cut jobs.
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