Medicine - Health
Dryer for clothes that causes ... cancer
According to the latest research by US scientists, the ventilators of clothes dryers are a source of toxic chemicals into the air, including dangerous chemicals that cau…
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Medicine - Health
Detecting toxic substances in car seats for children
After conducting the quality inspection of 150 seats for children cars, the center discovered that up to 60% of seats contain hazardous chemicals for human health such a…
Medicine - Health
China discovered 25 tons of toxic sprouts
Chinese authorities have confiscated 25 tons of bean sprouts from 6 bean sprouts production facilities in Shenyang City in Liaoning Province, after discovering products…
Medicine - Health
Cigarettes attack the gene in just a few minutes
In just a few minutes smoking can cause genetic diseases, related to cancer. This finding by American scientists is a warning for people who are intending to smoke.
Medicine - Health
Detect 3000 more toxic substances in cigarette smoke
The Chief Surgeon's Office (*) of the US Department of Health and Human Services has just released on December 9 the General Report, stating the latest evidence on cigar…
Medicine - Health
200,000 people died of toxic substances causing cancer
The World Health Organization warns that at least 200,000 people die from cancer every year because of secondhand smoke and exposure to asbestos at work. The above warni…
Medicine - Health
Research on toxic substances in fish
Scientists from New York universities are conducting a five-year analysis of the Great Lake fish to determine the level of toxic chemicals in them.
Food safety
Ethephon fruit ripening is safe for human health
Many types of agricultural products are applied to dilute chemical solutions, green fruits will ripen within 1-2 days, many times faster than natural ripening. So what i…
Food safety
Very good way to check if the apple is sprayed with toxic chemicals
Knowing that eating apples daily can reduce the risk of premature death from cancer and prolong life but many people still fear apples sprayed with preservatives.
Food safety
How to cover food containing toxic substances?
China Central Television (CCTV) on July 28 has announced 15 of 16 types of PVC food covering films containing DEHA plastics, which have been banned from use since 2005.
Science invention
Sheep can neutralize TNT by explosive digestion
Scientists headed by Craig Murray of Oregon State University (USA) have been studying bacteria that can digest sheep's cellulose, thereby helping to quickly transform TN…
New technology
Gloves warning of toxic substances
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have developed a glove that warns harmful substances in the air by changing colors immediately upon contact.
New technology
Tiny gas sensors are effective in detecting toxic substances
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are building a tiny sensor used to detect a number of toxic gases including toxic industrial chemicals and a…