Category: Consumer Safety

By Stephen Foster, Jenna Blankenship, Rosanna Stokes Running after work has always cleared Paul’s mind. After a run, he looks forward to a post-workout shower followed by a quick meal. He grabs turkey and mayo from the fridge and makes his favorite sandwich. Before he can finish, his daughter pulls him away for…

Did you know that anyone can develop an allergy at any age to virtually any substance? An allergic reaction is the body's way of responding to an "invader." When the body senses a foreign substance, called an antigen, the immune system is triggered. The immune system normally protects the body…

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered our daily lives. Earlier this year, we experienced a complete lockdown/stay at home order as public health officials struggled with how to control this public health crisis. Over time, however, as the trend of new infections has begun to stabilize, many states have…

We use many personal care and cosmetics products every day to help us look our best. Virtually all of these products – including shampoos, conditioners, hair styling aids, facial/body lotions, color cosmetics, makeup wipes, etc. – contain a lot of water, which acts primarily as a solvent. The downside of…

As a dermatologist, I recommend everyone – men, women and children older than six months – wear sunscreen every time you go outside, year-round. I know many people only think about sunscreen as the weather gets warmer; and since most of us have been staying indoors at home to help…

A recent study published in the International Journal of Cancer has triggered a flurry of misguided media activity and possibly consumer concern about a potential association between hair dyes/straighteners and breast cancer. The problem is, association does not equal causation - one does not necessarily lead to the other. The…