FDA Tackles Talc Safety: Uncovering Cancer Risks & Protecting Consumers December 30, 2024 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a proposed rule aimed at improving the methods for testing, detecting, and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products. Talc, a common ingredient in products such as baby powder and makeup, has come under intense scrutiny due to its potential contamination with asbestos, a known carcinogen, as […] Read More
ONEWHEEL SKATEBOARDS: ‘NOT WORTH DYING FOR’ December 12, 2024 by Madeline Pendley [Originally published in the Florida Justice Association Journal – Issue #642 (Nov/Dec, 2024) at page 50”] From Limes, to Birds, to Razors, the demand for e-bikes and e-scooters has exploded over the last decade. With the popularity of these devices, manufacturers have effortlessly capitalized on consumers’ desperation for convenience and simplicity. Recently […] Read More
Last Scroll for Alcohol? Study Links Teen Social Media Bingeing to Early Substance Use November 20, 2024 A new study has unveiled alarming connections between excessive social media use and substance experimentation in pre-teens, raising urgent questions about the role of social media companies in safeguarding young users. The findings, published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, suggest that pre-teens who spend excessive time on social platforms are more likely to experiment with […] Read More