A new study suggest that women exposed during pregnancy to a common household chemical called butyl benzyl phthalate (BBzP) are 52% more likely to have babies who experience eczema by age 2. The researchers stated that BBzP is used in vinyl flooring, artificial leather and other materials, and can be released into the air. Other common … Read more
Prenatal Exposure to Common Household Chemical Linked to Eczema
July 6th, 2012 | Posted by in Drug Facts | Eczema | Illness | Prevention | Women - (0 Comments)How much Vitamin D do you need?
June 4th, 2012 | Posted by in Drug Facts | Illness | Prevention | Sunscreen | Vitamins - (0 Comments)Humans require vitamin D for healthy living. Too little vitamin D results in soft bones in children (rickets) and fragile, misshapen bones in adults (osteomalacia). You also need vitamin D for other important body functions. Vitamin D deficiency has now been linked to breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, heart disease, depression, weight gain, and … Read more
Henna Tattoo allergy warning
April 4th, 2012 | Posted by in Drug Facts | Eczema | haircare | Illness | Prevention - (0 Comments)With Spring Break here or nearly here and the weather turning warmer, many parents will be taking their kids to enjoy outdoor carnivals, fairs and other activities. At these events, there are often vendors peddling wares including temporary tattoos comprised of mostly black henna ink. While most parents deem them as a safe alternative to … Read more
Updated FDA Tests Show U.S. Lipsticks have Elevated Lead Levels
February 15th, 2012 | Posted by in Drug Facts | Illness | Prevention - (0 Comments)It seems like a typical scenario which reeks of bureaucracy – The FDA tests a common consumer product under pressure from a consumer coalition (in this case, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics) and comes to a verdict which supports “big business” only to test the same consumer products years later with an altogether different, often more … Read more
The jury is still out on effectiveness of antibacterial soaps
October 14th, 2011 | Posted by in Drug Facts | Prevention - (0 Comments)From elementary school classrooms to supermarket grocery cart dispensers, antibacterial soap can be found almost anywhere kids and the public congregate. But do the soaps help kill bacteria or do they do more harm than good as some claim? Since most antibacterial soaps contain the ingredient triclosan, it would be prudent to see what effect … Read more
Top tips for safe products
October 3rd, 2011 | Posted by in Drug Facts | Prevention | Skin Cancer - (0 Comments)Whether it’s skin care products or groceries, it’s always wise to do due diligence on the ingredients contained in those products before purchasing them. This is because most of these items, especially skin care products, do not need to tested or authorized by a third-party firm or government agency. In other words, for the most … Read more
All About Accutane
November 3rd, 2009 | Posted by in Acne | Drug Facts | Prevention | Teen - (0 Comments)What is Accutane and how does it work? Accutane first given to patients with severe acne, most of whom reacted with dramatic and permanent clearing of their acne symptoms. It is a vitamin A derivative which is administered orally in pill form, normally for 15-20 weeks. Accutane is a serious medication and can have serious side effects. … Read more
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