People use artificial tear drops every day to combat dry eye conditions. The cause of dry eyes varies from person to person, and using artificial tears is often recommended to lubricate the eyeball, providing much-needed relief. Causes of dry eyes can include specific medications, health…
Hair straighteners, like all personal care products, may be brought to the market without approval for safety by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, other than color additives, to have FDA approval. However, there are…
A crucial Type 2 diabetes medication is in dangerously short supply thanks to its popularity as a weight loss drug. The generic version of brand-name drug Wegovy and its sister drug, Ozempic, is called semaglutide. This medicine stimulates insulin production, keeps the blood sugar levels…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a reminder that a defective joint replacement device could cause complications for patients. In 2021, orthopedic implant company Exactech voluntarily recalled some joint replacements after discovering that the packaging wasn’t correctly sealed. Last year, the company expanded…
Millions of consumers use hair straighteners and relaxing agents as part of their regular beauty routine. Across the country, women have filed lawsuits stating that using hair straightening and hair relaxer products has impacted their health, contributing to cancer diagnoses. Cosmetic companies facing these allegations…
In July 2021, a company in Wisconsin announced a recall of their portable generators after safety concerns, including serious finger injuries to users, came to light. The company, Generac Power Systems, reported that the recall was necessary due to the handle used on some of…
The lure of sweetness is difficult to resist. However, it is common knowledge that consuming large amounts of sugar can be unhealthy, even deadly. It can add to the chance of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular issues and, ultimately, death. Instead of using sugar, consumers are increasingly…
On February 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers that eye drops sold under the brand name EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops were being recalled due to potential bacterial contamination.…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released updated information on medical device reports (MDRs) related to the major recall of thousands of Philips Respironics top-selling ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP devices. The Philips machines are designed to assist sleep apnea patients who cannot continuously…
Philips Respironics, which issued a mass product recall on specific models of its sleep apnea machines and ventilators in June 2021, recently concluded its first round of post-recall safety testing. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure) machines are medical devices…