A small study has found that the chemicals used in cosmetics aimed at teens and young women may pose health risks. The study, released by the Environmental Working Group, found traces of these cosmetic toxins in the blood and urine of all 20 girls who participated in the investigation. The chemicals found have been linked to thyroid disorders, cancer, and several have been linked to hormone changes in girls in previous studies. Researchers say that the young women in the study used an average...
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Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
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Me and make-up and other beauty products, we've had a rather tumultuous relationship over the years. But I think we've all come to a good... Read more »
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Source: Breastcancer.org
While the chemicals in cosmetics make us look, feel, and smell better, research strongly suggests that at certain exposure levels, some of these... Read more »
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Researchers working with rats have that supplementing the animals' diet with soy aglycons of isoflavone (SAI)--a group of chemicals found in... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: AMPHETAMINE/DEXTROAMPHETAMINE - ORAL Pronounced: (am-FET-a-meen/DEX-troe-am-FET-a-meen) Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact... Read more »