Toxic chemicals found in hand sanitizers and other disinfectants, as well as household items like furniture and electronics, could be harming brain development in children and future generations. This includes quaternary compounds — used widely in disinfecting agents — and organophosphate flame retardants, which are found in many household items. Researchers at Case Western Reserve… Read More »
There has been a recall issued by the Department of Agriculture on a batch of hand sanitiser. The notice has come due to fears prolonged use may cause dermatitis, eye irritation, upper respiratory system irritation and headaches. Virapro Hand Sanitiser (PCS 100409) has been removed from the ‘Biocidal Product Register’. A statement from the Department of Education… Read More »
Years ago, I was camping in the Badlands of South Dakota, unaware of how low the temperature would drop at night. I woke up at 3:00 am with a deflated air mattress on the cold ground, shivering and in need of a toilet. I walked to the restroom, where I found a line of women… Read More »
Gardeners’ hands go through a lot. It’s not just the dirt-caked beneath fingernails, but also the callouses from digging and wedding, and the dry and cracked skin from the sun. Gardening gloves can help to protect the skin, but to treat your hands well, you may want to go DIY and whip up your homemade… Read More »
What’s in your hand sanitizer? It better not be methanol. (Photo: Getty) Getty These hand sanitizers may not clean your hands very well, and oh they could kill you. Otherwise, no problems, right? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about nine different hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de… Read More »