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22 published items.

Detecting 7 more carcinogens
Cancer

Detecting 7 more carcinogens

American scientists discovered seven more substances that could lead to cancer, bringing the total number of human carcinogens to 248.

December 14, 2018
Smoke is more toxic than cigarette smoke
Cancer

Smoke is more toxic than cigarette smoke

A new study shows that incense smoke is more toxic than cigarette smoke because it contains ingredients that can mutate genes, leading to cancer.

December 14, 2018
What is cancer?  How does cancer form?
Cancer

What is cancer? How does cancer form?

Cancer (cancer) is a generic name to describe a group of diseases that reflect changes in reproduction, growth and cell function.

December 14, 2018
Smoke detector
New technology

Smoke detector

Dartmouth University's new device (USA) can immediately detect nicotine levels in the air that affect non-smokers.

December 11, 2018