Women who use chemical hair-straightening products may be at a higher risk for uterine cancer, and Black women may be more affected due to their higher rate of use, according to a new study. The study ...
Many products targeted towards Black women contain cancer-causing chemicals. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it was considering issuing a proposed rule to ban hair ...
The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing a ban on certain hair-straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, that are often marketed to Black women and have long ...
My mother was a teenager in the late ’70s when big poofy hair (see Donna Summer and Tina Turner circa 1978) was all the rage. And like many teens, she wanted to fit in, so she asked her mom: “Can I ...
The Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by black women for years and that research shows may increase the risk of uterine ...
In recent years, we’ve learned that many products we use in our daily lives—from sunscreen to baby powder to housecleaning items—contain harmful chemicals. Now, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
The Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair straightening products, saying that they are linked to hormone-related cancers and can cause "long-term adverse health effects." ...
(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, that have been linked to health risks, ...
The FDA is poised to ban the carcinogen formaldehyde from hair-straightening products, but experts say other chemicals will remain that pose their own risks. When you purchase through links on our ...
The lawyers expect hundreds more plaintiffs to join the case. A federal lawsuit listing L'Oreal USA and various other companies, claims these businesses sell products that cause cancer and other ...
The natural hair movement has swept the black hair community by storm. More and more women are doing the big chop, cleaning out their cabinets, and investing in curl-centered products. Even ...
CHICAGO -- A move by the federal government may lead to some hair straighteners pulled from shelves, including products most popular with African American women. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...