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  2. 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 ...

  3. 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.

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

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    Other research, however, suggests the opposite — in the April 2015 study, the concentration of formaldehyde emitted from a lit strawberry-scented candle amounted to 2,098 parts per billion ...

  5. Aromatherapy - Wikipedia

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    Although there is insufficient medical evidence that aromatherapy can prevent, treat or cure any disease, [1] [2] [4] aromatherapy is used by some people with diseases, such as cancer, to provide general well-being and relief from pain, nausea or stress.

  6. Ear candling - Wikipedia

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    Furthermore, ear candles have been associated with ear injuries. The inescapable conclusion is that ear candles do more harm than good. Their use should be discouraged." [6] [7] According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ear candling is sometimes promoted with claims that the practice can "purify the blood" or "cure" cancer.

  7. Carcinogenic bacteria - Wikipedia

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    Bacteria involved in causing and treating cancers. Cancer bacteria are bacteria infectious organisms that are known or suspected to cause cancer. [1] While cancer-associated bacteria have long been considered to be opportunistic (i.e., infecting healthy tissues after cancer has already established itself), there is some evidence that bacteria may be directly carcinogenic.

  8. Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and ... - AOL

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    Investigate the fragrance: Consider candles scented with essential oils and natural fragrances made without synthetic scents. 4. Consider the container: Some brands offer candles made in reusable ...

  9. Omental cake - Wikipedia

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    For the most common cause, peritoneal carcinomatosis, omental caking is associated with a wide variety of symptoms. Ascites and intestinal peristalsis is known to have an effect on how diffusely the cancer cells are spread throughout the abdomen. This wide range of presentation makes omental caking difficult to diagnose based on symptoms alone.