FDA Issues “Do Not Use” Warning for Certain UV Wands Due to Radiation Risks
The FDA has updated a list of UV wands which it warns consumers not to use due to high radiation exposure risks.
Tag Archives: Radiation Exposure
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Low Levels of Radiation Exposure Could Increase Risk of Heart Disease, Researchers Warn
The findings of a new study link an increased risk of cardiovascular disease to much lower doses of radiation exposure than previously believed.
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Salon Nail Dryers May Cause DNA Damage and Skin Cancer from Radiation, Researchers Warn
A new study warns that nail dryers used at salons emit potentially harmful UV radiation which can damage DNA and increase the risk of skin cancer.
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Ultraviolet (UV) Wands Can Cause Eye and Skin Injuries Within Only a Few Seconds, FDA Warns
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UV Wands Give Off Unsafe Levels of Radiation, FDA Warns
The FDA warns the UV Wands emit unsafe levels of radiation which can cause eye and skin injuries.
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Safe-T-Lite UV Wand, Used To Disinfect, May Cause Unsafe Radiation Exposure, FDA Warns
The FDA is warning that Safe-T-Lite UV radiation wands emit too much radiation, creating an injury risk for consumers.
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Cellphone and Microwave Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase ADHD Risk: Study
A new study links exposure to radiation from cellphones and microwaves during pregnancy to an increased risk of ADHD.
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Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Apple, Samsung Smartphone Radiation Exceeds Safety Standards
A class action lawsuit comes just days after an investigative report revealed that several models of Apple and Samsung smartphones exceeded federal radiation exposure levels.
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Grand Canyon Tourists Were Exposed To High Levels of Radiation From Uranium Ore, Official Warns
A safety manager at the Grand Canyon warns that visitors and employees may have been exposed to high levels of radiation due to uranium ore stored in a museum building.
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Unneeded Diagnostic Imaging Remains a Substantial Problem in U.S.: Report
Researchers from Stanford and the Mayo Clinic are calling for reductions in unnecessary medical testing, which can lead to extraneous procedures and patient risks.
