The US Food and Drug Administration will propose a ban on formaldehyde and substances that release this carcinogen from certain hair-straightening and hair-smoothing products. The announcement comes 7 ...

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 15, 2006–USG Corporation (NYSE: USG) announced today that with its newly reformulated ceiling panels, it is the first manufacturer to offer formaldehyde-free ceiling ...

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Multiple case reports and case series indicate that keratin hair straightening treatments containing glyoxylic acid can lead to immediate kidney injury. Evidence shows that young adult women are the ...

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