Adolescents are more likely than adults to use fruit- and candy-flavored e-cigarettes
Results from a nationally representative study by Dartmouth show that teen and young adult vapers prefer fruit- and candy-flavored e-cigarettes ...
Tag: Carcinogens
The cancer-causing contaminant in everyday food
And what can be done about itCredit: World Scientific Acrylamide is described as 'extremely hazardous' and 'probably carcinogenic to humans'. ...
SDSU study looks to limit secondhand smoke in homes with children
A San Diego State University study found some parents who smoke at home can be nudged outdoors with a combination ...
New study links electronic cigarettes and wheezing in adults
Credit: University of Rochester Medical Center Electronic cigarette use ("vaping") is associated with wheezing in adults, according to a new ...
Researchers discover cell mechanism that delays and repairs DNA damage that can lead to cancer
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have identified a specific mechanism that protects our cells from natural DNA errors - ...
UVA discovers secret to making immune cells better cancer killers
Finding could also let doctors predict how patients will respond to treatmentCredit: Dan Addison | University Communications Scientists at the ...
Two types of HPV linked to cervical cancer have declined since the advent of the HPV vaccine
Bottom Line: An analysis of cervical precancers over a period of seven years showed that two strains of human papillomavirus ...
Children carry evidence of toxins from home flooring and furniture
Vinyl flooring and fire retardant furniture foam apparently to blameCredit: Duke Photo DURHAM, N.C. -- Children living in homes with ...
E-cig users develop some of the same cancer-related molecular changes as cigarette smokers
USC study in vapers, smokers suggests the devices aren't as benign as many believeCredit: pixabay If you think vaping is ...
Revealed: The gut microbe source of a carcinogenic, DNA-smashing genotoxin
A new study provides the first direct evidence of how a genotoxic warhead that can target and destroy the DNA ...
Large study fails to link phthalates and increased breast cancer risk
UMass Amherst epidemiologist says more research is needed looking at younger womenCredit: UMass Amherst AMHERST, Mass. - In the largest ...
Thirdhand smoke residue exposes children to chemicals
Researchers with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati find that indoor smoking bans may not fully ...
Obesity-related cancers rising in young adults in the US
Millennials have about double the risk of some cancers compared to Baby Boomers at same age A new study finds ...
Simply shining light on dinosaur metal compound kills cancer cells
Credit: University of Warwick Iridium - a rare metal on earth from the meteorite that wiped out dinosaurs - attached ...
Cancer causes premature ageing
Credit: University of East Anglia Leukaemia promotes premature ageing in healthy bone marrow cells - according to new research from ...
UBC research examines living well while dying
Study shows how terminal cancer patients choose to live life with new meaning A UBC professor has determined that people ...
Millions of Americans exposed to elevated nitrate levels in drinking water
Analysis shows Hispanic communities are disproportionately exposed Newton, Mass. (January 17, 2019) - More than 5.6 million Americans are potentially ...
Fort McMurray homes have normal levels of indoor toxins, U of T Engineering study reveals
In the aftermath of the Fort McMurray wildfire, chemical engineering professor Arthur Chan and his team reveal results from dust ...
Bacteria help discover human cancer-causing proteins
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas ...
States take the lead in creating more health protective drinking water guidelines
Study reveals efforts to address widespread PFAS contamination affecting millions of Americans Newton, Mass. (Jan. 8, 2019) - A new ...
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