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Roughly 65% of bandages on the market contain forever chemicals

April 10, 2024 - Earlier this month, Environmental Health News partnered with Mamavation, a consumer watchdog site, to analyze the use of forever chemicals in bandages, including the popular Band-Aid brand. The study revealed that 65% of the 40 bandages tested contained forever chemicals, implying potential risks to human health. Mamavation sent 40 bandages from 18...

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Rising adult melatonin use sparks concern over unsupervised child exposure

by Alivia Kaylor

In recent years, while melatonin use among adults in the United States has surged due to heightened awareness of sleep disorders and interest in natural remedies, a concerning trend has emerged:...

Age-adjusted drug overdose deaths stabilized from 2021 to 2022

by Veronica Salib

A CDC analysis noted that between 2021 and 2022, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths did not change significantly, a variation from previous years where the rates climbed overall. However,...

Acne treatments contain harmful levels of benzoyl peroxide

by Veronica Salib

On March 6, 2024, Valisure, an independent quality assurance lab, issued a press release identifying harmfully high levels of benzoyl peroxide in multiple skincare products, specifically products...

WHO reports increasing rates of HIV drug resistance to dolutegravir

by Veronica Salib

Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a news release stating that there are increased trends in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drug resistance to dolutegravir. Despite this...

CDC Recommends Additional COVID-19 Vaccine for Elderly Populations

by Veronica Salib

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend that individuals ages 65 and older get an additional dose of the 2023–2024...

Pediatric Antidepressant Prescription Rates Increased 66%

by Veronica Salib

A recent study published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), revealed a significant increase in antidepressant prescriptions among adolescents, teens, and young...

Understanding Digital Health Passports in a Post-Pandemic World

by Veronica Salib

According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) — which refers to digital health passports, digital health passes, and vaccine passports interchangeably — digital health passports are a health documentation tool...

Almost Half of Infants in the US Have Received the RSV Vaccine

by Veronica Salib

Last week, the CDC updated data on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine uptake in the United States, revealing that almost half of infants in the US have been vaccinated. Additional data provided...

10% of Premature Births Linked to Phthalate Exposure In Utero

by Veronica Salib

Earlier this week, researchers revealed that approximately 10% of premature births in the United States are linked to prenatal phthalate exposure in a study published in the Lancet Planetary...

Healthcare Workers Urge Health Systems to Address Climate Change

by Veronica Salib

Solidifying the connection between healthcare and climate change, a survey by the Commonwealth Fund revealed that nearly 80% of clinicians in the United States believe that their hospitals must address...

NY Charges Midwife $300K for Falsifying Vaccine Records

by Veronica Salib

Last week, the New York State Department of Health published a press release informing the public about charges against a Nassau County midwife who falsified vaccination records. "Misrepresenting or...

Novo Nordisk Launches Vaccine Initiative for Airborne Infections

by Veronica Salib

In an announcement published on December 18, 2023, Novo Nordisk, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, announced its plans to allocate $260 million to research and develop vaccines for airborne...

WHO Urged Actions to Stop Antimicrobial Resistance

by Veronica Salib

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes World Antimicrobial Resistance Week from November 18, 2023, to November 24, 2023. Throughout this week, the organization highlights data on antimicrobial...

FDA Announces Kilitch Healthcare India Eyedrop Recall

by Veronica Salib

On November 15, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration published a voluntary recall statement from Kilitch Healthcare India Limited for 27 eyedrops distributed across the US through...

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Amazon with Concerns About Eye Drop Sales

by Veronica Salib

On November 13, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publicly published a warning letter issued to Andrew Jassy, CEO of Amazon.com, identifying violations in seven...

What to Know About the 2023 Eyedrop Recalls, Understanding the Risks

by Veronica Salib

On February 2, 2023, the first of three eyedrops in the United States were recalled voluntarily after multiple reports of illness associated with the drops were reported to the CDC. Since then, two additional eye drops in the US...

Researchers Reveal Positive Data on New Antibiotic for Super Gonorrhea

by Veronica Salib

On November 1, 2023, the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partners (GARDP) and Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, a subset of Innoviva Inc, issued a co-authored press release announcing that a...

26 More Eyedrops Recalled from CVS, Target, Walmart, Rite Aid and More

by Veronica Salib

On October 27, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers to avoid using 26 over-the-counter eye drops sold under multiple brands, including CVS Health,...

Understanding the Dangers of Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements

by Veronica Salib

Throughout the past few decades, the healthcare industry has seen the emergence of a new class of treatments: nutraceuticals. A cross between nutrition and pharmaceuticals, the term nutraceutical was coined by Stephen DeFelice, MD, in...

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