carcinogen
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Dermatologists agree that exposure to UV rays, a known carcinogen, is far more dangerous than any specific sunscreen use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Since then, he and roughly 170,000 other users have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and related cancers associated with extended exposure to glyphosate, Roundup’s key ingredient and a probable carcinogen.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers glyphosate a probable human carcinogen.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
The FDA formally recognized the dye as a carcinogen in 1990, banning its use in cosmetics and externally applied drugs.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2026
A substance that is not a carcinogen in the ordinary sense may disturb the normal functioning of some part of the body in such a way that malignancy results.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
The research also highlights the importance of studying how potential carcinogens affect people at different stages of life.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2026
Two recent studies about the Marshall fire—both of which focused on the lingering carcinogens and contaminants it released into the surrounding neighborhoods—confirm as much.
From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2025
The former FDA official said several food dyes, including Red No. 3 - which is banned in California - should also be blocked by the US government because of concerns about carcinogens.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2024
Oil wells emit likely carcinogens, including benzene and formaldehyde, and living near wells is linked to health problems including respiratory issues and preterm births, according to studies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
Dr. Hueper has described this epidemic as a serious warning that greatly increased attention must be given to controlling the number and variety of environmental carcinogens.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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