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Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene

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Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that a small number of products should be recalled for possible benzene contamination, the FDA. THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 -- After new U.S.

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Fire-risk blocking self-powered hydrogen production system

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By using a water-splitting system with an aqueous electrolyte, this system is expected to block fire risks and enable stable hydrogen production.

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Coal-based product could replace sand in concrete

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A new study found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product, through flash Joule heating could serve not only as a reinforcing additive in cement but also as a replacement for sand in concrete.

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Toxic Lead Found in Cinnamon Product, FDA Says

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FRIDAY, July 26, 2024 -- An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.In a health alert issued Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the ground.

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Proteins and fats can drive insulin production for some, paving way for tailored nutrition

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The findings reveal that production of the blood sugar-regulating hormone is much more dynamic and individualized than previously thought, while showing for the first time a subset of the population who are hyper-responsive to fatty foods.

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Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products

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Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small enough to get deep into your lungs, engineers have found over a series of studies.

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Study Finds Arsenic, Lead in Tampon Products

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MONDAY, July 8, 2024 -- Researchers report they have discovered lead and arsenic in a wide variety of tampon products sold in the United States and Europe. Testing revealed lead in all 30 tampons from 14 brands obtained from major online retailers.