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Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Health officials warn of lead in eye cosmetic

August 22, 2012, 12:05 AM
After a Massachusetts doctor found high levels of lead in an infant's blood last year, hospital staff found no hazards in common sources of the toxic metal – paint at the family's home, residue from workplace exposure, kitchenware and diet. Instead, they identified an unusual culprit... + read more
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Bill aims to crack down on illegal medical spas

July 11, 2012, 12:05 AM
Proposed legislation in California would increase penalties for illegally owning and operating medical spas, which in some cases are performing procedures without required medical supervision. Medical spas provide services such as laser hair removal, Botox injections and microdermabrasion... + read more
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Chemicals discovered in 'nontoxic' nail products

April 11, 2012, 12:05 AM
A report showing potent chemicals are in nail care products that claim to be toxin-free is prompting a state senator to call for reforms, and the state attorney general's office is reviewing the findings. The state Department of Toxic Substances Control study found that 18 of 25 nail care... + read more
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Dozens of personal care products mislabeled as 'organic,' lawsuit says

June 20, 2011, 12:05 AM
Dozens of shampoos, lotions and other personal care products are labeled "organic" even though they contain few or no organic ingredients – a violation of California law, according to an environmental watchdog group.  In a lawsuit filed last week in Alameda County... + read more
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Attorney general targets Brazilian Blowout over chemical

November 10, 2010, 2:23 PM
The attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit today alleging that the company that makes the Brazilian Blowout hair-straightening product failed to warn consumers that its solution contains a cancer-causing chemical, despite company claims that it is "formaldehyde-free." Hair... + read more
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High levels of formaldehyde found in salon treatment

September 30, 2010, 12:05 AM
A toxicology lab in Oregon uncovered a high-end salon treatment labeled "Brazilian Blowout" that contains 10 percent formaldehyde, raising serious safety questions about extremely high levels of the potent carcinogen. The solution is used in dozens of salons nationwide that advertise the... + read more
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