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  2. Study finds scented candles may release a dangerous ... - AOL

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    According to a new study, scented candles might give off a lot more than just a pleasant aroma. They can react with other elements in the air to create a cancer-causing agent.

  3. Are scented candles bad for you? What the science says - AOL

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    The unscented candle in the 2015 research also caused concerning concentrations of toxins but had the lowest amount compared with its scented counterparts. The National Candle Association ...

  4. Scented candles may be bad for your health - AOL

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    The fine soot particles from the candles contain known cancer-causing carcinogens, like acetone and benzene. Unfortunately, the damage can be done even if you keep your candles for decoration ...

  5. List of unproven and disproven cancer treatments - Wikipedia

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    Chaparral (or Larrea tridentata) – a plant used to make a herbal remedy which is sold as cancer treatment. Cancer Research UK state that: "We don't recommend that you take chaparral to treat or prevent any type of cancer." [67] Chlorella – a type of algae promoted for its health-giving properties, including a claimed ability to treat cancer ...

  6. Alternative cancer treatments - Wikipedia

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    A 2015 Cochrane review found unclear usefulness for cancer pain, [44] though other reviews have found tentative evidence of benefit. [45] [46] It is of unclear effect in hot flashes in people with breast cancer. [47] The effects of aromatherapy are unclear with no peer-reviewed research in regards to cancer treatment. [48]

  7. Substance use disorder - Wikipedia

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    It is important when diagnosing substance use disorder to define the difference between substance use and substance abuse. "Substance use pertains to using select substances such as alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, etc. that can cause dependence or harmful side effects."On the other hand, substance abuse is the use of drugs such as ...

  8. Safe handling of carcinogens - Wikipedia

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    Carcinogens are defined as 'a substance or agent that can cause cells to become cancerous by altering their genetic structure so that they multiply continuously and become malignant'. [1] The World Health Organization breaks down the three types of carcinogens that can cause cancer in humans. The first type of carcinogen is the physical type ...

  9. Doctor tells TikTok why it’s dangerous to leave scented ...

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    Here's why you shouldn't burn candles too long. The post Doctor tells TikTok why it’s dangerous to leave scented candles on too long appeared first on In The Know.