Bad Ingredients in Shampoo and Other Hair Care Products

Think about standing in the hair care section of your store, faced with a sea of shampoo, conditioner, and other hair products. You’re trying to pick the best ones for your hair type and style, but don’t want it to contain harmful ingredients. It may seem tough, but it doesn’t have to be.  Always check … Read more

How Safe is Chemical Hair Straightening?

Studies have indicated that the use of chemical hair straighteners can heighten the likelihood of developing uterine cancer, fibroids, breast cancer, and endometriosis. Regular use of chemical hair straighteners may also lead to detrimental side effects, such as weakened hair, intensified frizz, hair discoloration, and inflammation of the scalp. What is Chemical Hair Straightening?  Chemical … Read more

Cast Iron Pipes

Cast iron pipes have an incredible lifespan, with many lasting up to 100 years. However, cast iron plumbing in millions of homes in South Florida have failed in less than 25 years due to extreme weather and environmental factors. The cost for cast iron pipe repair or pipe replacement can cost tens of thousands of … Read more

Boppy Newborn Lounger

The Boppy Newborn Lounger, a product by the Boppy Company, is a pillow-like infant lounger designed for babies to sit at a slight angle. However, if used incorrectly, these loungers can lead to suffocation.  In 2021, following eight infant deaths due to suffocation, the Boppy Company recalled more than three million of these loungers. How … Read more

Baby Formula Shortage

The baby formula shortage in the United States intensified in 2021 due to supply chain disruptions. In February 2022, the situation became more challenging after an infant formula recall from Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan. This formula shortage has raised many concerns as it relates to public health, and puts significant stress on parents … Read more