Chlorination is a widely used method to disinfect drinking water, but new research suggests its byproducts may pose cancer ...

The WHO’s cancer agency’s designation for hairstylists does not extend to people who dye their hair. That remains “not ...

Some shampoo ingredients harm hair and overall health. Learn which shampoo ingredients to avoid and how to prevent hair ...

A new lawsuit claims that a hairstylist developed bladder cancer from working with a dye chemical for decades. The verdict: ...

Every year in Albemarle County, five people die of mesothelioma. A national registry could speed study, diagnosis and care of ...

Like using a machine gun to kill a rabbit:” ethylene oxide is a known carcinogen. Is it the best way to sterilize medical equipment?

The warm flicker and aroma of scented candles can create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. But beneath this cozy feel, ...

A Food and Drug Administration proposal to ban formaldehyde — a harmful chemical commonly used by embalmers — from use in hair-straightening products could be dead on arrival in Washington, D.C.  ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for cigarette-style warnings on alcohol to raise awareness about the link between drinking and cancer. Alcohol causes 800,000 deaths across Europe each ...

Tests released February 7 by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) show that Asheboro has dumped extremely high ...

Studies reveal that the air inside our homes is more polluted than the air outdoors, and a portion of these toxins come from ...