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FDA considers banning hair-straightening chemicals. Stylists say Black women have moved on

Headline from NBC New York, on the newest of 2 developments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years.

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Developments in this update

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  1. FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

    Headline from Foxla ·

  2. Newest

    FDA considers banning hair-straightening chemicals. Stylists say Black women have moved on

    Headline from NBC New York ·

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  1. Forbes

    Here’s Why The FDA Plans A Ban On Formaldehyde In Chemical Hair-Straighteners Commonly Used By Black Women (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Hair-straighteners containing formaldehyde, which are popular among Black women, have been linked to an increased risk in developing uterine, ovarian and breast cancer.

  2. FOX 5 DC

    FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

  3. NBC New York

    FDA considers banning hair-straightening chemicals. Stylists say Black women have moved on (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    FDA is thinking about a ban on hair-straightening chemicals. Stylists say Black women have moved on - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years and that research shows may increase the risk of uterine cancer.

  5. MyNorthwest

    FDA is thinking about a ban on hair-straightening chemicals. Stylists say Black women have moved on (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for

  6. Los Angeles Times

    FDA considering a ban on hair-straightening chemicals. Stylists say Black women have moved on (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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