The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering banning hair straightening and smoothing products with formaldehyde or formaldehyde-causing ingredients.
"If formaldehyde is compound linked to these hair straighteners, if the data proves this is something we should be looking, at I'd be happy if it gets attention," said Dr. Nita Karnik Lee, a UChicago Medicine gynecological oncologist.
Lee said uterine cancers are on the rise worldwide, and African American women are more likely to have high-risk cancers.Dr. William Dahut is the chief scientific officer for the American Cancer Society. "I do think it makes sense that the FDA being very thoughtful and careful on this," Dahut said. "I hope they do comes up with a strategy to reduce the risk of cancer on our patients, so that's the ultimate goal for this, but to not simply focus on one agent. But, maybe look at the whole class."
Currently, the FDA urges consumers to read the labels and avoid chemicals such as formaldehyde, formalin or methylene glycol. The ban could start as early as April of next year.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
New drug for IBD, ulcerative colitis wins FDA approval: 'Amazing results'This Week's Health Headlines: Bionic woman, Sex life hacks, & Deadly “superbug”
Lire la suite »
Watch 'Last Week Tonight' Address Food Concerns at the FDAThe FDA lacks regulation, manpower, and inspection directives, and this costs Americans' health and wellbeing.
Lire la suite »
FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in foodRed No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.
Lire la suite »
Innovative Loretto Hospital food pantry addresses local food insecurityOn World Food Day, Loretto Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its unique community cupboard.
Lire la suite »
Food Sequencing: How the Order In Which You Eat Your Food Can Affect Blood SugarFood sequencing refers to the order in which different foods are consumed during a meal. Some experts advise eating vegetables, followed by proteins and healthy fats, then finishing your meal with carbohydrates.
Lire la suite »
Citing Cancer Risk, FDA May Limit Hair Straightener IngredientsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering banning chemicals that have been linked to cancer from use in hair straightening products.
Lire la suite »