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  2. 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 ...

  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. Smell as evidence of disease - Wikipedia

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    It is still employed with a focus on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in body odor. [2] VOCs are carbon-based molecular groups having a low molecular weight, secreted during cells' metabolic processes. [3] Their profiles may be altered by diseases such as cancer, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, infections, and among others.

  6. Aromatherapy - Wikipedia

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    For example, the topical use of methyl salicylate–heavy oils like wintergreen may cause bleeding in users taking the anticoagulant warfarin. In late 2021, an aromatherapy spray was recalled after it was found to be contaminated with Burkholderia pseudomallei , the bacteria that causes melioidosis , which led to four cases of the disease and ...

  7. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    "abdominal pain, diarrhea, potentially carcinogenic, with others can potentiate cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents" [3] Areca nut: betel nut Areca catechu "deterioration of psychosis in patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders"; [5] known carcinogen contributing to cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach when chewed ...

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

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    Scent sense: Instead of synthetic fragrance oils, sustainable candles often use essential oils, which may provide aromatherapy benefits. Environmental impact: Soy wax is biodegradable and sourced ...

  9. Causes of cancer - Wikipedia

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    Ionizing radiation may be used to treat other cancers, but this may, in some cases, induce a second form of cancer. [74] Radiation can cause cancer in most parts of the body, in all animals, and at any age, although radiation-induced solid tumors usually take 10–15 years, and can take up to 40 years, to become clinically manifest, and ...