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Talc, found in baby powder and cosmetics, is “probably” cancer-causing, says WHO agency

Talc is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in talcum powder, baby powder, and cosmetics. Rec…

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Toxic chemicals in your car seats could be increasing risks of cancer, study warns

Have you been harbouring the misimpression that the worst thing that could happen to you while comm…

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Aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' But unless you're drinking more than 14 cans of soda a day, you probably don't need to worry.

Aspartame is commonly used as a sweetener in products like diet soda and gum, including Diet Coke, …

Serafina Kenny   


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What to know about nitrosamine, the cancer-causing ingredient behind Pfizer's recent drug recalls

Several recent investigations have prompted the recall of prescription drugs contaminated with nitr…

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Traces of a cancer-causing chemical were found in dry shampoo and conditioner by Procter & Gamble, prompting a recall

The company issued a voluntary recall of more than 30 dry shampoo and conditioner sprays after some…

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J&J recalls spray sunscreens after testing found traces of cancer-causing chemical

Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its six spray sunscreens after discovering small amounts of …

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Watch out for sunscreens that contain a cancer-causing chemical - experts say there's no safe level of exposure

Benzene has been linked to an increased risk of leukemia since 1977. A testing lab is asking the FD…

Andrea Michelson   


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Some hand sanitizers made during the COVID-19 pandemic found to have high levels of a carcinogen: study

Benzene, known to cause cancer, was found in 17% of hand sanitizers made during the pandemic, accor…

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Diabetes drug Metformin at centre of carcinogen-linked recalls in US

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) A commonly used drug for type 2 diabetes, Metformin, is now being recalled…

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Major pharmacy retailers pull heartburn medication Zantac from shelves after FDA detects carcinogens in samples of drug

Nitrosamines can increase a person's risk for cancer, particularly in its ability to form "tumors i…

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Megyn Kelly laments political journalism in the Trump era, compares covering politics to taking a 'bath of carcinogens'

Kelly, who puzzled some in the media world by pivoting away from politics and launching a morning s…

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These Pictures Show How Oil Sand Mining Releases Carcinogens Into Canadian Lakes

Probably not anymore, as the study found chemicals called PAHs up to 23 times higher than before oi…

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Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, as per a major review of 28 years of research

The new review forms part of a series of systematic reviews commissioned by the World Health Organi…

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A 102-year-old shares her simple, science-backed skincare secrets — and they don't include antiaging creams

At 102, Deborah Szekely has plump skin and minimal wrinkles. She shared her tips for great skin, in…

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Popular leave-on cosmetics such as sunscreen and lip balms may pose a hidden microplastic risk, scientists warn

Leave-on skincare products contain microplastics that may harm health and the environment, accordin…

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Cancer-causing dyes have been detected in popular bakery items in Bengaluru — here’s which items you might need to avoid

FSSAI’s recent tests on 235 cake samples across the state revealed that 12 of these samples contain…

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Mobile phones are not causing brain cancer, a WHO study confirms

Mobile phones emit radio waves, a form of non-ionising radiation, which has raised concerns over th…

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How Hilary Swank spends her 5 to 9 — from meditating to eating every hour and a half

Two-time Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank balances her career and being a mom to two babies with s…

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Food packaging chemicals are seeping into human bodies — here's what that means for your health

Food containers and cookware are leaching more potentially hazardous chemicals into our bodies than…

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