By Mouna ZeinFor more than a century the Sunut Forest was an oasis in the middle of Khartoum, Sudans sprawling ...

Some studies suggested that occupational talc exposure could raise the risk of cancers like lung cancer or mesothelioma, especially when talc is mixed with asbestos, a dangerous substance known to ...

A popular digging toy has been pulled from shelves by Smyths Toys due to concerns over potential sand contamination, all you need to know. Did you know you can make ChronicleLive a preferred source of ...

A popular dig toy has been recalled by Smyths Toys over the possible risk of contamination to the sand. The Government has issued the alert that the toy company has recalled several of the small ...

A toxic wasteland that once housed the world's largest asbestos factory has become a magnet for bored teenagers and urban explorers, with some local leaders fearing its perimeter has become less like ...

Multivariable equations are recommended by primary prevention guidelines to assess absolute risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, current equations have several limitations. Therefore, we ...

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) marks Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April), highlighting free guidance and training resources available to help dutyholders and trades comply with the law. HSE ...

Children’s play sand products which carried a potential asbestos risk have been withdrawn from sale in Luxembourg and retailers have contacted affected customers to inform them of the risk, Economy ...

The Lancet retracts 1977 talc paper amid asbestos cancer risk concerns (Image Source: Freepik) Talc, a common ingredient in baby powder and makeup, has been at the centre of a global health scare for ...