carcinogen

Sunlight plays an important role in vitamin D production and overall health, but it is also classified as a complete carcinogen, meaning it can both start and promote cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

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

And the International Agency for Research on Cancer maintains that peer-reviewed studies show that Roundup is “probably” a carcinogen to humans and is linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 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

An example of a carcinogen belonging to the group of new, organic pesticides is a chemical widely used against mites and ticks.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

“This is an age group that has a very hard time assessing risk. At that age, they don’t view carcinogens as a real threat.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

The research also highlights the importance of studying how potential carcinogens affect people at different stages of life.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2026

The US non-profit organisation Consumer Reports tested samples from ten of the most popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, and found that all of them contained carcinogens, and in some cases, lead.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025

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

In contrast, man has put the vast majority of carcinogens into the environment, and he can, if he wishes, eliminate many of them.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson