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The toxic chemicals can cause genetic diseases
Medicine - Health

The toxic chemicals can cause genetic diseases

According to a recent study by the University of Washington, USA, substances that have been contaminating previous generations in the family may continue to harm the cur…

December 14, 2018
Harmful smoking in any form
Medicine - Health

Harmful smoking in any form

The message of World No Smoking Day as well as this year's National Tobacco-Free Week is

December 14, 2018
The brain is poorly developed because of pollution
Medicine - Health

The brain is poorly developed because of pollution

According to a study by a group of children from the US Center for Environmental Health in the United States, children are more at risk of developing diseases that adver…

December 14, 2018
Paint and fake nails are harmful to health
Medicine - Health

Paint and fake nails are harmful to health

Painting and using fake nails adversely affects sisters' health. Hazardous chemicals such as acetone, benzene, toluene are at risk of allergies and high infections.

December 14, 2018
Carbon Monoxide - silent killer
Medicine - Health

Carbon Monoxide - silent killer

Carbon monoxide (CO), a toxic gas, is considered a silent killer. In the United States alone, COs kill about 5,000 people a year. For every 5 people, 3 people die becaus…

December 14, 2018
Healing with cabbage juice
Medicine - Health

Healing with cabbage juice

According to Oriental medicine, sweet cabbage, welding, non-toxic, works with blood, blood, diuretic, barley, heat, except for low paralysis, detoxification, birth, only…

December 14, 2018
Discover new compounds that can fight cancer
Medicine - Health

Discover new compounds that can fight cancer

Scientists at the US National Cancer Institute and Johns Hopkins University have discovered a new compound called CDDO-Im that is resistant to liver cancer in animals.

December 14, 2018
9 types of food 'enemies'
Medicine - Health

9 types of food 'enemies'

Live oysters can carry toxic bacteria, causing illness or death. So far, no government or organization can test the safety of seafood or ensure their quality. The oyster…

December 14, 2018
Hazards from non-stick pans
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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
Risk of cancer from chemical plant explosion
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Risk of cancer from chemical plant explosion

Exposure to benzene and nitrobenzene from the toxic chemical spill into Songhua River in China can cause residents to suffer from cancer and bone marrow diseases. This i…

December 14, 2018
Disposable plastic dishes can cause cancer
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Disposable plastic dishes can cause cancer

Recycled and disposable plastic tableware, such as bowls, plates, spoons, etc. can be a serious health threat - Chinese experts warn after discovering that half of these…

December 14, 2018