A carcinogen is any substance capable of causing cancer due to its ability to interfere with biological processes by damaging the DNA or by altering the cellular metabolism. Ionizing radiations emitted by radon gas, radioactive fallout, x-rays and explosions of nuclear weapons are considered carcinogens. Common examples of non-radioactive carcinogens are solvents like benzene, inhaled asbestos, certain dioxins, metals like arsenic, lead, tobacco smoke, etc.
The CDC states that benzene works by causing cells to not work correctly. For instance, it can cause bone marrow to not produce enough red blood cells, leading to anemia.
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The CDC states that benzene works by causing cells to not work correctly. For instance, it can cause bone marrow to not produce enough red blood cells, leading to anemia.
Dr Kumar shares his views about how fruits and vegetables, injected with pesticides can turn to be harmful for health.
Handling receipts could cause BPA to enter your body through the skin.
Some chemicals used in nail polishes can cause weight gain and even cancer.
Should you switch to cloth pads instead?
Chicken, pork are beef are all good on their own. But can you combine them?
Chemotherapy, carcinoma, complete remission and other such cancer terms explained
Beware - you might be feeding your baby deadly arsenic!
A mobile app for skin cancer screening
Antioxidants: Facts you should know
World No Tobacco Day 2013: 10 dangerous chemicals in cigarettes
Proteins associated with immunity may cause cancer
Carcinogen
Punjab HC issues notice to Centre, state on carcinogens
Plants could increase efficacy of anti-fungals
Oral cancer causing chemical found in gutka!
Exposure to carcinogens, lack of physical activity and high stress levels make these jobs more dangerous for women.
