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New US limits on toxic forever chemicals in drinking water expected to save thousands of lives
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New US limits on toxic forever chemicals in drinking water expected to save thousands of lives

The USA has placed the first ever federal limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. The rule, finalised by…
Fact-check: Will smoking keep you thin?
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Fact-check: Will smoking keep you thin?

No, smoking will not keep you thin. A recent study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen has debunked the…
It’s time to break the cycle of plastic overshoot
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It’s time to break the cycle of plastic overshoot

The simple idea of pinpointing an annual date when humans can no longer properly manage plastic waste was first marked…
This breakthrough drug trial saw cancer vanish in every patient
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This breakthrough drug trial saw cancer vanish in every patient

More than a dozen rectal cancer patients in the United States have seen their cancer disappear after undergoing experimental immunotherapy,…
This breakthrough drug trial saw cancer vanish in every patient
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This breakthrough drug trial saw cancer vanish in every patient

More than a dozen rectal cancer patients in the United States have seen their cancer disappear after undergoing experimental immunotherapy,…
France moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in products — but lobbyists fight to keep nonstick pans
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France moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in products — but lobbyists fight to keep nonstick pans

Products containing PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ could soon face tight restrictions in France. The first draft of a bill banning…
Live in a big city? Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke
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Live in a big city? Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke

Too much exposure to bright outdoor lights at night may increase a person’s stroke risk, new research suggests. The study…
Only seven countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
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Only seven countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe

Only seven countries in the world met safe air pollution levels in 2023, a new report by Swiss air quality…
Chemical limits: Do the EU’s new rules on toxic substances at work go far enough?
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Chemical limits: Do the EU’s new rules on toxic substances at work go far enough?

The dangers posed by lead to human health have been known for decades. While the metal is no longer used in…
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