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Are Acrylic Nails Doing Irreversible Damage To Your Health?
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Acrylic nails may increase the aesthetic value of your nails, but you may be causing irreversible damage to your health. Here are the health risks associated with acrylic nails, as explained by Dr Kiran Sethi, and why certain people should stay away
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www.ndtv.com
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Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
- Saturday May 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
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www.ndtv.com
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Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
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www.ndtv.com
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Air Strikes Near Iran Nuclear Sites Pose Major Health Risks, Warns WHO
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
The WHO has specifically highlighted the dangers of a potential CBRN event. This refers to incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear hazards.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Personal Care Products Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Doctor Answers
- Friday October 31, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Sandip Ganguly
Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in lotions, deodorants, and creams, and they can bind to estrogen receptors in breast cells.
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www.ndtv.com
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How Does Leukaemia Affect The Body: Lookout For These Signs Of Health Deterioration
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
The precise origin of leukaemia remains unclear, but risk factors encompass genetics, exposure to specific chemicals, and radiation. Timely detection of symptoms can significantly improve outcomes, making it essential to remain alert to alterations in health.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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What Is Aspartame? Artificial Sweetener That May Cause Cancer
- Friday July 14, 2023
- Science | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Aspartame is an artificial (chemical) sweetener which is widely used in various food and beverage products ever since the 1980s.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chemical Found in Common Artificial Sweetener Can Damage DNA, Claims Study
- Wednesday June 7, 2023
- World News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
The study adds to previous research that says sucralose can also cause intestinal damage.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Woman Sues L'Oreal, Alleges Hair Products Caused Cancer
- Saturday October 22, 2022
- World News | Agence France-Presse
An American woman who contracted uterine cancer after using chemical hair straightening products sold by L'Oreal USA sued the company on Friday, her lawyer said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Junk, Processed Food And Cancer: Link Decoded
- Friday February 4, 2022
- Health | NDTV
The ultra processed food is those formulations which have been chemically modified to be hyper-palatable by adding colors, flavors, emulsifiers etc. These are made quite attractive and promoted very well leading to a higher acceptance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tattoo Ink Chemicals That Pose Cancer Threat Banned In Europe
- Tuesday January 4, 2022
- World News | Agence France-Presse
An EU ban on tattoo ink and permanent make-up containing chemicals feared to cause cancers or other health risks went into effect on Tuesday, officials said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chemicals Found In Consumer Products Could Increase Breast Cancer Risk: Study
- Thursday July 22, 2021
- ANI
According to the findings of a new study, several common chemicals, including pesticides, ingredients in consumer products, food additives, and drinking water contaminants, could increase the risk of breast cancer.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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J&J Recalls Two Sunscreens After Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In Sprays
- Thursday July 15, 2021
- World News | Reuters
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure.
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www.ndtv.com
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Are Acrylic Nails Doing Irreversible Damage To Your Health?
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Acrylic nails may increase the aesthetic value of your nails, but you may be causing irreversible damage to your health. Here are the health risks associated with acrylic nails, as explained by Dr Kiran Sethi, and why certain people should stay away
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
- Saturday May 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Air Strikes Near Iran Nuclear Sites Pose Major Health Risks, Warns WHO
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
The WHO has specifically highlighted the dangers of a potential CBRN event. This refers to incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear hazards.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Personal Care Products Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Doctor Answers
- Friday October 31, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Sandip Ganguly
Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in lotions, deodorants, and creams, and they can bind to estrogen receptors in breast cells.
-
www.ndtv.com
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How Does Leukaemia Affect The Body: Lookout For These Signs Of Health Deterioration
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
The precise origin of leukaemia remains unclear, but risk factors encompass genetics, exposure to specific chemicals, and radiation. Timely detection of symptoms can significantly improve outcomes, making it essential to remain alert to alterations in health.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
What Is Aspartame? Artificial Sweetener That May Cause Cancer
- Friday July 14, 2023
- Science | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Aspartame is an artificial (chemical) sweetener which is widely used in various food and beverage products ever since the 1980s.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Chemical Found in Common Artificial Sweetener Can Damage DNA, Claims Study
- Wednesday June 7, 2023
- World News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
The study adds to previous research that says sucralose can also cause intestinal damage.
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www.ndtv.com
-
US Woman Sues L'Oreal, Alleges Hair Products Caused Cancer
- Saturday October 22, 2022
- World News | Agence France-Presse
An American woman who contracted uterine cancer after using chemical hair straightening products sold by L'Oreal USA sued the company on Friday, her lawyer said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Junk, Processed Food And Cancer: Link Decoded
- Friday February 4, 2022
- Health | NDTV
The ultra processed food is those formulations which have been chemically modified to be hyper-palatable by adding colors, flavors, emulsifiers etc. These are made quite attractive and promoted very well leading to a higher acceptance.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Tattoo Ink Chemicals That Pose Cancer Threat Banned In Europe
- Tuesday January 4, 2022
- World News | Agence France-Presse
An EU ban on tattoo ink and permanent make-up containing chemicals feared to cause cancers or other health risks went into effect on Tuesday, officials said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chemicals Found In Consumer Products Could Increase Breast Cancer Risk: Study
- Thursday July 22, 2021
- ANI
According to the findings of a new study, several common chemicals, including pesticides, ingredients in consumer products, food additives, and drinking water contaminants, could increase the risk of breast cancer.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
J&J Recalls Two Sunscreens After Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In Sprays
- Thursday July 15, 2021
- World News | Reuters
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure.
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www.ndtv.com