Two lawmakers question EPA on asbestos after Reuters report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Democratic U.S. lawmakers have called on the Environmental Protection Agency to answer questions about asbestos exposure after Reuters reported that documents showed Johnson & Johnson knew for decades of the mineral’s presence in its popular baby powder. FILE PHOTO: A bottle of Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder is seen in a… Read More »

To Eat or Not to Eat: Decorative Products on Foods Can Be Unsafe

[embedded content] Español  Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Your soon-to-be 6-year-old wants you to bake an elaborate birthday cake in the shape of a fairy-tale castle, complete with rainbows, unicorns, and a princess for her party.  You’ve found a cake-decoration video online, but it uses ingredients that make you wonder if they are safe to… Read More »

Good Grief

It’s nearly Christmas, one of my favorite holidays, but I’m finding I don’t have the spirit I usually have at this time of year. As a veteran of depression, I know when it’s time to give myself a break, and focus on a healthier me. I spent many years tucking my grief deep down inside… Read More »