Concerns about benzene in personal care products are back, this time in acne medications based on benzoyl peroxide. Benzene is known to cause cancer in humans. The independent analytical lab Valisure ...

Dry shampoos — used as a quick fix between washes — are an increasing health concern, with more of the aerosol spray-on products found to be tainted with a cancer-causing chemical, according to ...

Recently, an independent laboratory conducted a series of tests on several different dry shampoos, finding that 70% of the tested products contain benzene. Benzene is recognized as a human carcinogen ...

A testing company says benzene, a chemical that is a known carcinogen, has been found in another commonly used product: topical acne treatments. As part of the petition, the company requests that the ...

Benzene, a known carcinogen, was detected by a new company called Valisure, in hand sanitizer this past winter. Now, the company has detected it at various concentrations in sunscreen. Are the risks ...

If you or a loved one were exposed to benzene at work and were diagnosed with cancers such as leukemia, myelodysplasia (MDS), lymphoma, or multiple myeloma, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit and ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall for retailers on multiple skin-care products due to the presence of benzene, a chemical known to cause serious health risks, ...

When an independent laboratory filed a citizen’s petition in March 2024, urging the FDA to recall and suspend the sale of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide after finding what it termed ...

Benzene is one of the most commonly used chemicals in the United States. It’s a natural component of crude oil and is also used in manufacturing plastics, rubbers, pesticides, and other chemicals. You ...

Using gas-powered stoves and ovens can raise the levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene in a home, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and ...

Benzene is one of the most dangerous chemicals to breathe, known to cause both leukemia and lymphoma, especially in children. It’s also a common pollutant released as part of the fossil fuel refining ...