Johnson & Johnson announced on Wednesday, July 14, that it is recalling several of its sunscreen products from five different product lines after discovering they contained benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical. The specific products being recalled are: Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen. Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen. Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen. Neutrogena Invisible Daily … Continue reading Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in Johnson & Johnson sunscreen products
Are you overusing hand sanitizer? Doctors say this could lead to blindness and even death
Medical experts are urging caution and telling Americans not to overuse hand sanitizer, especially if it was not manufactured in the United States. This is because the hand sanitizer might contain one toxic chemical: methanol. Hand sanitizers in the U.S. are banned from using methanol. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that it is not an “acceptable … Continue reading Are you overusing hand sanitizer? Doctors say this could lead to blindness and even death
Coronavirus prevention: These 9 sanitizers from Mexican company contain TOXIC methanol, cautions FDA
As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to infect people throughout the globe, health experts advise the public to practice social distancing and wash their hands thoroughly using soap and water to help prevent further infections. To maintain proper hygiene, people often use antibacterial hand sanitizers in the absence of soap and water. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Continue reading Coronavirus prevention: These 9 sanitizers from Mexican company contain TOXIC methanol, cautions FDA
Chemicals in regular sunscreen can accumulate in the blood over time, warn scientists
Sun protection is important to keep the skin healthy, that’s why sunscreen is a common component of any everyday kit. But a study conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that chemicals in sunscreen can be absorbed into people’s bloodstreams. The absorption happens so quickly that the FDA wants to continue testing … Continue reading Chemicals in regular sunscreen can accumulate in the blood over time, warn scientists
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $300 million in talc cancer case
In a landmark decision, a New York state jury has decided that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) must compensate a woman who claims she was harmed by the company’s talc baby powder products, which we earlier reported have been identified as being contaminated with cancer-causing asbestos. J&J has reportedly been ordered to pay out $300 million in punitive damages to … Continue reading Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $300 million in talc cancer case
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 