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In recent years, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Cal/OSHA have received multiple inquiries regarding the potentially hazardous health effects that have been associated with keratin-based hair smoothing products. Of significant concern, however, is a specific product by the name of Brazilian Blowout. In 2010, Oregon OSHA and Health Canada warned that…

Often mistaken for a common blood clot, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that witnesses the development of a blood clot deep within the body’s tissue. The development of DVT poses as a significant threat to an individuals health and may serve as the catalyst for several life-threatening conditions. As a relatively common…

The ambiguity of 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) still plagues members of regulatory agencies around the world. As a result, intensive investigations regarding the safety and origin of DMAA supplements continue to alter the perception of the once popular dietary supplement. However, a recent turn of events suggests that regulatory agencies are placing less emphasis on determining…

Pulmonary embolism is characterized by a blood clot that has dislodged in a artery and traveled to the lungs. The resulting blockage that occurs is then responsible for a number of severe, life-threatening complications. Injuries that arise from a pulmonary embolism are responsible for an estimated 100,000 deaths each year in America. However, outside…

Represented by the destruction of cardiac tissue, heart attacks are the direct result of an obstructed blood supply to the heart. Should the blockage be severe enough, the heart will ultimately fail, causing catastrophic complications. Heart attacks represent a leading cause of death in the United States. However, certain outside factors may increase the…

As one of the newest contraceptives in Bayer’s arsenal, Safyral (generic: drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol, and levomefolate) dramatically reduces the risk of women becoming pregnant. However, the addition of an extra ingredient also helps to prevent the development of certain birth defects that may result from Safyral use. Unfortunately, recent studies suggest that Safyral treatment…

A stroke is characterized as severe brain damage that is directly correlated to a distinct lack of oxygen and nutrients. Often the result of an obstructed artery, strokes are one of the leading causes for both permanent disability and death in America. Unfortunately, recent studies lend weight to the association between outside factors and…

Propecia (generic: finasteride), once believed to be the next generation in hair loss treatment, remains at the center of a heated debate. According to studies, Propecia treatment may yield catastrophic results that do not warrant further use. Of significant concern, however, are the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers at George Washington…