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You may have seen a viral TikTok video claiming that tampons contain an ingredient called titanium dioxide, which is responsible for increasing the risk of cancer.
Commercially manufactured disposable chopsticks contain cancer-causing chemicals.
The claim that disposable chopsticks contain aflatoxin, a known carcinogen, is unproven. Aflatoxins are chemicals produced by certain fungi and […]
The use of bug spray with DEET can cause cancer.
Much of the concern about insect repellents is with one of its most common ingredients: N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, known commonly as DEET. DEET gives […]
Loom bands were pulled from shelves due to concerns about cancer risk.
Rainbow Loom is a plastic device used to weave small, colored rubber bands (loom bands) into […]
Burning scented candles emits cancer-causing chemicals.
Burning scented candles could lead to cancer-causing exposures through wax and wicks. Some aromatherapy candles are made of paraffin, which is a petroleum byproduct […]
Antiperspirants and deodorants contain cancer causing substances that are absorbed, particularly after shaving.
Antiperspirants are classified as a drug that helps reduce the amount of sweat produced. The eccrine gland produces […]
Cosmetics and their ingredients are frequently discussed in the media as being associated with cancer.
The FDA defines cosmetics as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed […]
Wearing bras causes cancer.
There has been concern that bra wearing changes how lymph nodes remove waste and toxins from the breast. However, there is no epidemiological evidence to […]
Keeping your phone close to your body or head can increase your risk of cancer.
Phones emit RF (Radiofrequency) waves, which are a form of non-ionizing radiation. This means that they do not […]