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Burning candles and fumes from cooking is harmful for people with mild asthma

Can Diet Help With Asthma?

A new study from Aarhus University shows that young individuals with even mild asthma should remember to turn ventilation all the way up when cooking or burning candles. The fumes can cause irritation and inflammation in the body. A cosy set table, a nice steak in the pan, and romantic candlelight may sound like the …

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Burnt Toast May Be More Toxic Than Traffic Fumes

Lead Exposure

University of Texas researchers have found burnt toast to be especially harmful, and suggest to always go for the light golden colour, as published in the journal Atmosphere. A mockup of a three bedroom home was built and equipped with monitors to assess how everyday activities impact air quality; frying and roasting was found to …

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