cancer risk
A study reveals that flame retardants, specifically polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), used in numerous consumer products across the United States, may significantly increase the risk of cancer-related deaths. The research found that those with the highest levels of PBDEs had a roughly 300% higher risk of dying from cancer compared to individuals with the lowest […]
The FDA’s anticipated proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners is being criticized for being insufficient and far too late. Formaldehyde has been recognized as a carcinogen for over a decade, yet it continues to be used in products heavily marketed to Black women. The growing body of evidence linking hair straighteners to various cancers, […]
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