This article focus on skin cancer concerns related to artificial tanning.
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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.
Read More »Birth Control Pills: What You Need to Know
Understanding how birth control pills work and how the FDA determines whether they are safe and effective can help demystify the process of choosing the birth control pill that is right for you.
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