A Maine law that required consumer products companies to disclose the presence of "intentionally added" per- and perfluoroalkyl substances in products sold within the state has led to the filing of a consumer class action lawsuit against the disclosing company. Butler & Pai v. BIC USA, INC.
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.