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  2. 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 ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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.

  5. List of unproven and disproven cancer treatments - Wikipedia

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    According to the American Cancer Society: "Available scientific evidence does not support claims that Di Bella therapy is effective in treating cancer. It can cause serious and harmful side effects. ... [These] may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased blood sugar levels, low blood pressure, sleepiness and neurological symptoms." [153]

  6. 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.

  7. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate - Wikipedia

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    DEHP is an indoor air pollutant in homes and schools. Common exposures come from the use of DEHP as a fragrance carrier in cosmetics, personal care products, laundry detergents, colognes, scented candles, and air fresheners. [12] The most common exposure to DEHP comes through food with an average consumption of 0.25 milligrams per day. [13]

  8. Breast cancer diagnoses are on the rise in younger women, the ...

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    Of the women surveyed, 48% said they were “unlikely to pursue treatment if diagnosed if their out-of-pocket costs are over $2,000,” and 41% “would forgo treatment if their out-of-pocket ...

  9. 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.