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Forever Chemical Found in 99% of Bottled Water
Health

Forever Chemical Found in 99% of Bottled Water

Analyzing drinking water from 15 countries, researchers found the presence of perpetual chemicals in more than 99% of bottled water samples from Asia, Europe, North Amer…

October 28, 2024
Using a non-stick pan may have cancer
Medicine - Health

Using a non-stick pan may have cancer

PFOA substances found in non-stick pans, pans and food containers can lead to dangerous thyroid-related diseases, including cancer.

December 14, 2018
Plastic coated food has carcinogens
Medicine - Health

Plastic coated food has carcinogens

Researchers are suspecting that plastic-containing chemicals contain carcinogens. This explains why the perfluorooctanoic acid carcinogen (PFOA) is found in the blood of…

December 14, 2018
Hazards from non-stick pans
Medicine - Health

Hazards from non-stick pans

Using non-stick pots and pans with Teflon coating is convenient: there is no need to use a lot of fat, fried food is not stuck in the pan, keeping the beautiful shape of…

December 14, 2018
Anti-stick and development of children
New technology

Anti-stick and development of children

PFC is widely used in consumer products with anti-stick and anti-stain properties that do not affect the baby's weight from birth until he was 7 years old, according…

December 11, 2018