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Toxicologist explains chemicals used in personal care, cleaning, cooking and gardening products
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Toxicologist explains chemicals used in personal care, cleaning, cooking and gardening products

by Dorian Martin, Texas A&M University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of all adults in America experience rashes and other skin irritations after exposure to common cosmetics and personal care items, as well to cleaning, cooking and gardening products. Natalie Johnson, an environmental toxicologist with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health and...

Toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness
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Toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness

by Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Many adults take prescription drugs, and usage rates are continually increasing. With approximately 1.3 million emergency department visits in the U.S. caused by adverse drug events each year, patient education is becoming increasingly important. All prescription drugs come with instructions on how to safely and effectively use them. Depending on the medication, there may...