Passive smoking: an invisible scourge
Passive smoking, i.e. the involuntary inhalation of tobacco smoke, is a major public health problem. Although often overlooked or underestimated, ...
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Talc classified as carcinogenic by WHO
"A working group of 29 international experts has classified talc as probably carcinogenic to humans (group 2A)," says the WHO. ...
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Potentially carcinogenic substances identified in car interiors
American researchers have warned of the potential carcinogenic effect of triphosphate, a gas present in the majority of cars. THE ...
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Here’s why toasting your bread is a bad idea for your health
When you toast your bread too much, a substance known to be carcinogenic, called "acrylamide", forms naturally in the food. ...
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Reminder: do not eat these squashes, they may contain carcinogenic residues
© Shutterstock / VictoriaArtCheck the references of the butternut squash you have just purchased. A product recall involving “Bio Village” ...
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Food supplements for transit deemed carcinogenic: here are the 8 references to bring to the pharmacy
© Shutterstock / mucahiddinsenturkConsumption reminder informs us that 8 references of food supplements for transit have been withdrawn from sale. ...
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Cancers: firefighters overexposed to “flame retardant” pollutants
A new investigation finds that firefighters are exposed to flame retardants, toxic and carcinogenic pollutants found everywhere in homes to ...
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Is barbecue cooking carcinogenic?
© ShutterstockSunny days traditionally see the return of barbecues in the gardens. But the use of barbecue for cooking meat ...
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6 foods and drinks that contain ‘potentially carcinogenic’ aspartame
© shutterstock© shutterstock© shutterstock© shutterstock© shutterstock© shutterstockYou could not have missed this information: on July 13, the International Agency for ...
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Cancer: some treatments expose caregivers to carcinogenic substances
© ShutterstockCytostatic active ingredients are mainly used for treat cancer, both in human medicine and in veterinary medicine. De the ...
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Nutrition: aspartame soon classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans”
© Shutterstock / Benz-AnuchaTHE sweeteners are food additives with a sweet taste used by manufacturers in food because they provide ...
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Sweetener: aspartame could be carcinogenic but only in very high doses
Aspartame, the world's most widely used artificial sweetener, is "possibly carcinogenic" to humans but is "safe", according to the International ...
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Drinking water: is it contaminated with a potentially carcinogenic solvent?
ANSES warns of the presence of solvent, 1,4-dioxane, in groundwater, particularly in Yvelines. THE ESSENTIAL In 8% of drinking water ...
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Aspartame soon ‘possibly carcinogenic’ for WHO
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in 'sugar-free' or 'light' products, is to be classified as a 'possible carcinogen' by ...
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Tap water: pesticide residues have been detected everywhere in France
Residues of chlorothalonil, a fungicide considered to be a “supposed” carcinogen banned since 2020 in France, were found in tap ...
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Chlordecone: 4 recommendations to reduce dietary exposure in the West Indies
Chlordecone has not been used in Guadeloupe and Martinique since 1993 but this pesticide, recognized as an endocrine disruptor and ...
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Product recall: rice cakes contaminated with a carcinogen
Puffed rice cakes sold by Carrefour and Franprix are the subject of a product recall for a risk of contamination ...
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Are sugary drinks carcinogenic?
© Getty ImagesWe know that sugar is not good for our health! It has already been singled out in the ...
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Food: titanium dioxide will be banned in 2020
Suspected of being carcinogenic to humans, titanium dioxide will be banned in foodstuffs from 2020.What is titanium dioxide? Generally indicated ...
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Beware of acrylamide, this carcinogenic substance present in fries or cookies
The current regulations are not protective enough regarding acrylamide, believe 10 consumer associations.Several consumer associations are sounding the alarm on ...
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Reflection, memory: exposure to formaldehyde would be the cause of cognitive disorders
Classified as a carcinogen for nearly 20 years, formaldehyde could cause cognitive impairment in people who are exposed to it ...
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Tattoos: chemical components present in inks are now prohibited
Since Tuesday January 4, several dyes and substances contained in tattoo inks have been banned in all European Union countries ...
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Titanium dioxide: this carcinogenic substance would be present in drugs sold in France
Although titanium dioxide is classified as a carcinogen, it is present in many medicines in France… But the quantities used ...
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Chimney fires emit more carcinogenic particles than cars
A new study from Greece shows that wood-burning stoves and fireplaces installed in urban areas are responsible for almost half ...
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Ice cream: a carcinogenic product causes many recalls
The detection of residues of ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic product banned since 2011 in the European Union, led to the ...
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Sun creams: beware of products containing benzene!
An American pharmaceutical laboratory has alerted the health authorities to the presence of benzene in sunscreens, a carcinogenic chemical which ...
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Be careful with “plastic-free” disposable tableware
The UFC-Que Choisir association warns of the excessive presence of compounds dangerous to health or the environment in “plastic-free” disposable ...
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Some cosmetic creams can become carcinogenic
As you age, some sun and day creams develop a compound that can cause skin problems and is carcinogenic. In ...
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The smell of new cars as harmful as exhaust fumes
Journeys of more than 20 minutes in new cars increase the risk of developing certain cancers. THE ESSENTIAL The inhalation ...
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Firefighters are exposed to more chemicals than previously thought
As part of their job, they come into contact with 45 potentially carcinogenic substances. They put their lives on the ...
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