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Hair Relaxers and Cancer Risk

Hair Relaxers and Cancer Risk New evidence is showing a link between hair straightening chemicals and certain reproductive cancers. There is now a push to understand relaxers’ impact on Black women’s health. A study by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences was published. It was called The Sister Study and was a decades long […]

Senator Calls for Action Against Philips Respironics

Senator Calls for Action Against Philips Respironics U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal recently expanded his call to action against Philips Respironics. He sent a letter to Federal regulators demanding aggressive enforcement against the company due to it not warning the public about a dangerous defect in its breathing machines. He sent a letter to U.S. Food […]

Johnson & Johnson is Suing Four Doctors Because of Their Research on Talc and Asbestos

Talcum Powder | Goldberg, Persky, and White P.C.

Johnson & Johnson is Suing Four Doctors Because of Their Research on Talc and Asbestos Johnson & Johnson is suing four doctors that linked talc-based baby powder to cancer. The company states that the studies are inaccurate. LTL Management, which was created by Johnson & Johnson to handle all its talc liability, filed a lawsuit […]

Updated FDA Guidelines Implemented to Prevent Asbestos Contamination in Cosmetics

Updated FDA Guidelines Implemented to Prevent Asbestos Contamination in Cosmetics Asbestos contamination in cosmetics poses a significant health risk to consumers. To protect consumers from asbestos-related health hazards, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented new guidelines aimed at preventing asbestos from entering cosmetic products. The Hazards of Asbestos in Cosmetics Asbestos is […]

Hair Straightening Chemicals and Cancer Risk

Hair Straightening Chemicals and Cancer Risk Scientists have found that there is a link between hair straightening products and cancer. Research is pointing to hair straightening chemicals increasing the risk of hormone related cancers like breast and ovarian cancer, mainly in women. Another study also found there is a risk of the chemicals causing uterine […]

East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment

East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment On February 3, 50 Norfolk Southern train cars came off the track in East Palestine, Ohio due to a rail car axle having a mechanical issue. Eleven of the cars had harmful chemicals including butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride. Authorities believed the chemicals could create a large explosion, so a […]

Asbestos in the State of Pennsylvania

Asbestos in the State of Pennsylvania

Asbestos in the State of Pennsylvania Throughout much of the 20th century, asbestos was a popular building material due to its heat resistance, high-tensile strength, and affordability. As the dangers of asbestos became known, its use declined. The carcinogen was even banned for a short period of time in the late 1980s.  However, its widespread […]

Johnson & Johnson Stopping Worldwide Talc Based Baby Powder Sales

Talcum Powder | Goldberg, Persky, and White P.C.

Johnson & Johnson Stopping Worldwide Talc Based Baby Powder Sales Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of all talc-based baby powders around the world in 2023. It has previously stopped selling the baby powder product in the United States and Canada in 2020. Many lawsuits have been filed against the company due to the talc-based […]

Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Vote to Continue Selling Asbestos Contaminated Baby Powder

Talcum Powder | Goldberg, Persky, and White P.C.

Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Vote to Continue Selling Asbestos Contaminated Baby Powder Shareholders rejected a proposal asking Johnson & Johnson to stop selling its talc-based baby powder.  The proposal needed a majority vote but failed to receive one at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders. Ending sales of the product was one of 14 issues […]

Why Are Many Asbestos Millboard and Paper Products Banned or Restricted?

Why Are Many Asbestos Millboard and Paper Products Banned or Restricted? Throughout much of the 20th century, many companies added asbestos to commercial and consumer products because of its valuable qualities. It is a fireproofing agent because it does not conduct heat and is fire-resistant. It is a fibrous material that is easy to work […]

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