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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…

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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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Karnataka Health Department bans use of artificial food colouring in kebabs; imposes hefty fine of 10 lakhs!

Reports of poor kebab quality due to artificial colouring prompted the department to take action. T…

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Why the company behind Jeep and Dodge will no longer offer chrome in new vehicles

Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, Dodge, Maserati, and Fiat vehicles, plans to no longer use chrome in…

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Wait, people are still using asbestos? The EPA has finally ordered them to stop.

The deadly carcinogen asbestos was still used in some products like car brakes and sheet gaskets.

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From the sands of time: 4,000-year-old skulls reveal how ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer!

Ancient Egyptian medical practices were incredibly advanced for their time. These early medical pra…

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More young people are being diagnosed with cancer. 3 lifestyle changes could reduce your risk, according to a cancer dietitian.

A dietitian breaks down how to make lifestyle changes that could lower your risk of developing the …

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Colon cancer is killing more younger people than ever. A cancer expert shares 4 easy ways to lower your risk.

With more people under 50 dying from colon cancer, an expert shares how to reduce the risk of devel…

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A busy colon-cancer doctor shares 3 simple things he does to prevent the disease that's killing more young people

Lifestyle choices can help prevent colon cancer. Oncologist Dr. Michael Shusterman shared three thi…

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