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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heating plastic in the microwave or freezing plastic releases various harmful chemicals that may cause cancer.
Freezing tends to work against the release of […]
Warnings have been posted about cancer risks from drinking from plastic water bottles.
There has been concern of cancer risks from potential exposure to diethylhexyl adipate (DEHA), diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), or bisphenol […]
Shampooing with products that contain SLS causes cancer.
SLS is a cleaning agent and surfactant that is used in many personal care and cleaning products.
While […]