chemical compounds
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Don’t Take Vitamin E or Beta Carotene to Prevent Heart Disease or Cancer, Experts Say
An influential group of experts is recommending that people not take beta carotene or vitamin E supplements in hopes of preventing cancer or cardiovascular disease, arguing that they provide no clear benefits and may actually raise the risk of these health problems. They’ve also concluded that there’s not enough evidence to recommend taking multivitamin supplements…
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Overly-Dramatic Air Monitor Uses an Animated Canary That Passes Out When Air Quality Worsens
Everyone from Amazon to Dyson sell devices for monitoring the air quality in a home, most of which alert users through their mobile devices when a problem is detected, but none of them approach the problem so dramatically as the Canairi air monitor. This…cute…device uses a bright yellow bird that appears to pass out when…
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1 in 3 Americans Have a Potentially Dangerous Weed Killer in Their Bodies
New research released this week suggests that a surprising percentage of Americans have been exposed to a potentially toxic weed killer called 2,4-D. The study estimates, based on nationally representative data, that nearly one-third of people have detectable levels of 2,4-D in their system. The health impacts of this exposure are still unclear, but 2,4-D…
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Stop Using ArtNaturals Hand Sanitisers, FDA Warns After Detecting Cancer-Causing Chemicals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stay away from a popular brand of hand sanitiser, following tests that confirmed the presence of carcinogens in some of its products. The products are sold under the ”Artnaturals” label and have been readily available online through Amazon and other online retailers. The public warning…