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Study finds benzene, a cancer-linked chemical, leaking from gas stoves

A Stanford-led analysis found that burning natural gas and propane on kitchen stoves releases benzene, a chemical linked to ...
The Boston Globe

Cancer-causing benzene is used to make store-brand cold relief medicine

While it may seem like the only difference between extended-release Mucinex and its generic store-brand counterpart is the price tag, the latter potentially exposes users to a deadly cancer-causing ...
Los Angeles Times

Scientists urge caution after a carcinogen is detected in water in fire-stricken areas

Utilities in both the Eaton and Palisades fire burn scars have reported detecting the carcinogen benzene in parts of their water systems. State regulators have recommended the utilities issue “do not ...
AOL

A Carcinogen Was Found In Popular Acne Products—Here’s What It Means for You

Over the past few years, the public has gotten annual scares about benzene in beauty products. Elevated levels of the known carcinogen have popped up in products ranging from dry shampoos to sunscreen ...
Medium on MSN

8 body sprays linked to increased cancer risks

Aerosol sprays often contain additional chemicals, which can make them immediately dangerous for daily use. Add in certain ...
Business Insider

Channelview's dangerous secret

This article was reported by Public Health Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan investigative news organization. CHANNELVIEW, Texas — For nearly 20 years, Texas environmental regulators have kept a ...
Daily Emerald

Officials deem local Benzene levels dangerous

The environmental organization Green Guide Institute branded Eugene the greenest city in the U.S. this year based on its air quality. But despite the ranking, Lane County’s air contains abnormally ...