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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 […]
Interior or exterior house painting is associated with cancer.
Paint chemicals contain thousands of chemical compounds. The main organic solvents used in paints are toluene, xylene, aliphatic compounds, ketones, alcohols, esters, […]
Tobacco use is a leading cause of cancer and cancer death. It is also the biggest preventable cause of cancer.
All tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff contain […]
Low physical activity increases risk of developing cancer.
There is strong evidence that higher levels of physical activity are linked to lower risk of several types of cancer. Much […]