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The study used Nielsen data to analyse 530 different snacks, cereals, formulas and drinks that had been purchased within the last five months.

Most infant food contain arsenic, says study

Large amount of baby food products contain dangerous chemicals, a new study has found.

30 Oct 2017 11:52 AM

Out of the products analysed, they found that 65 percent contained arsenic, 58 percent contained cadmium, 36 percent contained lead. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are you harming your toddler with baby foods?

Out of the products analysed, they found that 65 percent contained arsenic, 58 percent contained cadmium, 36 percent...

28 Oct 2017 10:45 AM

Tests showed that flakes of paint often came away from the glass under when simulating sustained use, indicating the substances could be ingested over a prolonged period.

There may be toxic levels of lead in drinking glasses, says study

Researchers find lead and cadmium on surface of glasses and rims, with 1,000 times higher concentrations.

6 Nov 2017 8:34 AM

The process may lead to 10 percent reduction in blood cholesterol levels (Photo: AFP)

Lead, mercury in blood raises cholesterol levels, says study

People with the highest level of lead had 56 per cent greater odds of having higher total cholesterol.

6 Nov 2018 4:29 AM

The plastic may not meet the most up to date international safety guidelines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Second-hand plastic toys could pose health risks to kids

Scientists from the University of Plymouth in the UK analysed 200 used plastic toys which they found in homes, nurseries...

29 Jan 2018 9:56 AM

Smokers are charged higher premiums by employers, this entitles them to programs that will help them quit smoking at the same time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemical in cigarette smoke may damage vision

Researchers found that higher levels of cadmium in the blood were associated with diminished contrast sensitivity.

19 Sept 2018 3:20 AM

According to experts from The University of Missouri, apart from shellfish and mushrooms, smoking doubled cadmium exposure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Substance found in tobacco, shellfish ups risk of womb cancer

Experts say cadmium which mimics estrogen in body increases risk of cancer by 22%

12 Aug 2017 8:43 AM