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Research led by UTS and plantscaping solutions company Ambius reveals that indoor plants can efficiently remove 97% of toxic gasoline fumes, including cancer-causing compounds like benzene, from indoor air within eight hours. Poor indoor air quality, often worse than outdoor air and a significant health hazard, can be improved sustainably using plants, with a positive impact on health, well-being, and productivity.A new study reveals that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air.A groundbreaking…

A gene called MYC is implicated in the majority of cancers, but unfortunately it’s often considered “undruggable.” In a new study scientists have developed a molecule that chops up the RNA of this gene, effectively clearing cancer in mice.The MYC gene plays a key role in regulating cell proliferation, metabolism and controlled cell death, but it’s not always helpful. In fact, it’s been implicated in as many as 70% of all human cancers, covering a wide range of types of the disease, and overexpression is associated with…

We need climate action. But just because something gets grouped under the umbrella of things that theoretically combat climate change doesn’t mean it’s actually good for the planet or people. In an alarming example, production of certain alternative “climate-friendly” fuels could lead to dangerous, cancer-causing emissions.Bees Are Fish Now, I Guess?A Chevron scheme to make new plastic-based fuels, approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, could carry a 1-in-4 lifetime cancer risk for residents near the company’s…

For the first time, the US government plans to regulate the presence of “forever chemicals” in drinking water. PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are ubiquitous in the modern world. They’re found in many household items, including non-stick Teflon pans and dental floss, and can stay in water and soil for generations. What’s more, PFAS exposure has been linked to a whole host of health problems, including cancer, liver damage, asthma and developmental issues among children. On Tuesday, the…

Cancer-causing bacteria are types of microorganisms that can contribute to the development of cancer in humans. These bacteria can infect various parts of the body and produce toxins or other substances that can damage DNA or disrupt normal cellular processes, leading to the development of cancer.According to a new study from Yale University, a nutrient found in many common foods like mushrooms, beans, and grains may help a cancer-causing bacterium survive.The nutrient, called ergothioneine or EGT, is an antioxidant that…

Unilever U.S. has voluntarily recalled several dry-shampoo aerosol products due to potentially elevated levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer.  The company produced the dry-shampoo products before October 2021 and sold them under the brands of Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Rockaholic, Bed Head and TRESemmé, Unilever said in a statement. The U.S. subsidiary of Unilever PLC UL -0.25% said it recalled a total of 19 dry-shampoo…

Blue flames rise from the burner of a natural gas stove June 11, 2003 in Orange, California.Photo: David McNew (Getty Images)Natural gas stoves commonly emit toxic chemicals into homes, even when the appliances are not in use. A study published today in Environmental Science & Technology found that, when researchers took samples from gas stoves in California, nearly all of them were leaking harmful levels of benzene, which is known to cause cancer in humans. The amount emitted from some stoves was up to seven times…

The researchers find the exposure to these chemicals to be highly concerning due to the chemical’s link to cancer.The cancer-causing chemicals can be found in dishware, hair coloring, plastics, and pesticides.According to experts at the University of California, San Francisco and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, pregnant women in the United States are being exposed to chemicals such as melamine, cyanuric <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div…