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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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    If you simply can’t resist using scented candles, look for those with essential oils or candles labeled as phthalate-free. Avoid dyed candles. Keep lids on candles when not using them.

  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. Infectious causes of cancer - Wikipedia

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    This is the only member of this group of viruses known to cause human cancer but other polyomaviruses are suspects for being additional cancer viruses. [citation needed] HIV does not directly cause cancer, but it is associated with a number of malignancies, especially Kaposi's sarcoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, anal cancer and cervical 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. Mia Bella's Candles 'Hope' to benefit breast cancer charities

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    Oct. 1—WILKES-BARRE — Mia Bella Candles Chief Executive Officer Bob Scocozzo on Tuesday said his company's candles will continue to represent worthy causes and do its part to make the world a ...

  9. Radiation-induced cancer - Wikipedia

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    Radiation hormesis is the conjecture that a low level of ionizing radiation (i.e., near the level of Earth's natural background radiation) helps "immunize" cells against DNA damage from other causes (such as free radicals or larger doses of ionizing radiation), and decreases the risk of cancer. The theory proposes that such low levels activate ...