Eight new substances were added to a federal list of carcinogens — substances found in numerous products and water systems across the United States. Eight new substances were added to a federal list ...

July 13 (Reuters) - Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in products from Coca-Cola's diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum, is the latest substance to be declared a possible carcinogen by the ...

Cancer occurs when body cells grow abnormally or uncontrollably, especially when exposed to carcinogenic substances — "carcinogen" literally means "a substance or agent that can cause cancer." ...

(HealthDay News) — Hairdressers who use permanent hair dyes and hair waving treatments may be exposed to potentially carcinogenic substances, including toluidines, according to research published ...

The US Department of HHS added 8 new substances to the 15th Report on Carcinogens, bringing the total list to 256 substances. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) added 8 new ...

Each of us personalizes values of risk whenever we cross the street, fly in an airplane, or learn of possible threats to our health and well-being. Risks associated with the presence of possible ...

A chronic bacterial infection, a flame retardant, and six water disinfection byproducts are listed in a new HHS cancer report “Cancer affects almost everyone’s life, either directly or indirectly,” ...

Last week, HHS added formaldehyde, styrene and six other substances to its "Report on Carcinogens" after scientists discovered that exposure to the substances can increase the risk of developing ...

According to a new report, companies are paying registered dietitians to promote not-so-healthy items like artificial sweeteners on social media. A number of registered dietitians have recently posted ...