Tag Archives: Ultraviolet

Blue-Light Blocking Glasses Do Not Provide Benefits Reducing Eyestrain or Improving Sleep: Study

August 28, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

Despite marketing claims that promote blue-light filtering glasses, new research suggests that they do not provide any real benefit when using digital devices, which only generate a small amount of blue light anyway

Ultraviolet (UV) Wands Can Cause Eye and Skin Injuries Within Only a Few Seconds, FDA Warns

September 02, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Federal health officials are warning customers to stop using certain brands of UV disinfectant wands over potential radiation exposure that could result in serious injuries.

Effectiveness of Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide Diminishes After Two Hours

October 21, 2021 By: Russell Maas

Study comes amid closer scrutiny of sunscreen product ingredients due to revelations that many contain the cancer-causing chemical benzene.

Safe-T-Lite UV Wand, Used To Disinfect, May Cause Unsafe Radiation Exposure, FDA Warns

September 30, 2021 By: Russell Maas

Philips Respironics CPAP Machine Respiratory Concerns Lead To FDA Safety Communication

July 01, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

Philips CPAP Foam Degredation Issues May Be Linked To Ozone Cleaning Devices

June 23, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

FDA Warns Against Using Unapproved Ozone or Ultraviolet Light Products To Clean CPAP Machines

March 02, 2020 By: Russell Maas