Chemical hair straighteners, commonly known as hair relaxers, have long been favored by women with curly, textured hair. These products, designed to straighten and smooth natural hair, have been aggressively marketed to women of color as a means of achieving what society deems a more “desirable” hairstyle. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the …
In an effort to streamline the litigation process for the thousands of product liability lawsuits pending against the manufacturers of chemical hair straighteners, the U.S. District Judge presiding over these lawsuits has called for the parties to submit their respective bellwether trial plans. Nearly 10,000 women across the country are currently pursuing legal claims against …
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Numerous lawsuits have been filed against cosmetic giants L’Oreal, Revlon, and other manufacturers, alleging that their hair relaxer products are associated with an increased risk of cancer and other harmful side effects. Now, a federal judge has allowed the majority of these claims to move forward, signaling a potential turning point in the ongoing legal …
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Chemical hair straighteners have long been a popular choice for curly-haired individuals looking to achieve sleek, straight hair. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with these products. In response, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on certain hair-straightening and smoothing products that contain cancer-causing …
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Understanding the Beauty & Cosmetics Industry And Your Health The beauty and cosmetics industry often comes under scrutiny for its safety regulations and product ingredients. A recent study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has added fuel to this debate by suggesting that women who use chemical hair straightening products may be at a …
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Did You Develop Cancer After Using Chemical Hair Straighteners? Women exposed to harmful chemicals in popular hair straighteners and relaxers may be at risk for adverse health conditions, such as uterine cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis. Hair straightener lawsuits exist to hold the manufacturers accountable. Start My Hair Straightener Claim Now Please enable …
Study Finds Hysterectomy Procedures May Be Unnecessary Nearly 20% of the Time Women undergoing unnecessary hysterectomies with power morcellation may be at risk for the spread of aggressive uterine cancer. New research has found that one out of every five women who undergoes hysterectomy surgery may not actually need the procedure, and that more than …
Women Should Be Warned That Sarcoma Can’t Be Detected Prior to Morcellation Surgery A new study appears to confirm that there is no way for doctors to diagnose uterine sarcoma prior to surgery with power morcellation. According to the findings of a new study, there is no way for doctors to detect uterine sarcoma before …
Power Morcellation Lawsuit Filed Over Uterine Cancer Death Victims of disseminated uterine cancer following hysterectomy surgery with power morcellation may be entitled to financial compensation. The family of a Missouri woman who recently died from cancer has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit, alleging that the company’s power morcellation surgical …
Power Morcellation During Hysterectomy Procedures May Spread Diseases Other Than Cancer In addition to cancer, women undergoing surgery with power morcellation may also be at risk for the spread of benign uterine diseases. The findings of an important new study suggest that power morcellator surgical devices used during laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy procedures may spread …
