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Carcinogenic bottles and packaging?
Medicine - Health

Carcinogenic bottles and packaging?

Some scientists believe that it is possible that chemicals being used in bottling and packaging products can cause cancer risks to users.

December 14, 2018
Ultra-thin condoms from graphene
Medicine - Health

Ultra-thin condoms from graphene

British scientists have studied the development of new synthetic materials from graphene and plastic to make condoms, to create a higher pleasure for users.

December 14, 2018
The gas seed implanted in the
Medicine - Health

The gas seed implanted in the

Scientists have found a new way to help men overcome impotence: transplanting tiny plastic particles containing nitric oxide gas into

December 14, 2018
BPA breaks human fertility
Medicine - Health

BPA breaks human fertility

A study in the United States showed exposure to BPA - a chemical used to produce household products, affecting human fertility, according to Health24, July 31.

December 14, 2018
BPA is related to asthma
Medicine - Health

BPA is related to asthma

US researchers have documented an association between early exposure to bisphenol A - the chemical used to coat inside plastic products and metal food containers, with a…

December 14, 2018
The complete nose is on the arm
Medicine - Health

The complete nose is on the arm

British doctors nursed stem cells onto the patient's arm, thereby growing a new nose. By the time the shape was complete, full of nerves and blood vessels, they were tra…

December 14, 2018
Warning of the risk of poisoning from giant flowers
Medicine - Health

Warning of the risk of poisoning from giant flowers

Great flowers (also called porcelain flowers) are grown quite popular in Vietnam. Scientists recommend that this plant's plastic is quite toxic, can cause skin congestio…

December 14, 2018
BPA infection affects many generations
Medicine - Health

BPA infection affects many generations

Small amounts of Bisphenol A compound (BPA) during pregnancy can harm the brain and interact, transmit to future generations. BPA, a toxic artificial compound, is presen…

December 14, 2018