Your car may be filled with cancer-causing fumes, study warns

There may be cancer-causing chemicals in your car, but don’t blame the carmaker – the government ... including the seats. A new study conducted by researchers at Duke University and the Green Science ... Read More

99% of US Car Interiors Release Suspected Cancer-Causing Agents: Study

"Commuting to work shouldn't come with a cancer risk, and children shouldn't breathe in chemicals that can harm their brains on their way to school," the researchers say. Read More

Could your car make you sick? Study highlights potentially cancerous toxins in vehicles

Americans may be breathing in cancer-causing chemicals while they're driving, recent research suggested. Environmental experts offered input on the potential risk. Read More

Your car could be releasing cancer-causing chemicals into the air, according to a recent study

Considering the average driver spends about an hour in the car every day, this is a significant public health issue.' ... Read More

Chemicals in car interiors may cause cancer — and they’re required by US law: Study

Tens of millions of Americans each day breathe in carcinogenic chemicals that are woven into the interiors of their cars, a new study has found. While opening a window can help reduce the risk, ... Read More

Consumer Reports petitions for changes to cancer-causing chemicals in car seats

A safety feature in nearly all cars may be linked to cancer, according to a new, peer-reviewed study. The study found 99 percent of car seats are covered in flame retardants containing known or ... Read More

Air inside car carries cancer causing chemicals, finds study

A study highlights cancer-causing chemicals and flame retardants in car cabins, posing health risks. Recommendations include proper ventilation, avoiding smoking, regular cleaning, and minimizing ... Read More

How to Wash Your Car

But as simple as washing your car may seem, there are some things to watch ... washing to remove loose dirt and debris that could cause scratching. Once you begin, concentrate on one section ... Read More

Could your job increase your risk of dementia? A study says it might.

A new study published in Neurology explored just ... While the researchers explained that there is no direct cause and effect between a job’s mental stimulation and consumers developing dementia ... Read More

People with breast cancer more likely to develop second cancer over time, study finds

BOSTON - A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time. Researchers at the University of Cambridge analyzed data on more than 583,000 female ... Read More

OpenAI’s rules can be ‘easily’ dodged to target Latinos, study warns

Happy Thursday! Today’s newsletter features two of your favorite Brazilian tech policy junkies in conversation. Send tips on news and the name of your favorite churrascaria to: cristiano.lima@ ... Read More

Here are Consumer Reports' tips to avoid having your car stolen

THE BLINKING RED LIGHT OF A BUILT IN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE IS ANOTHER WAY TO DETER CAR THIEVES, AND IT COULD SAVE YOU AS MUCH AS 23% ON YOUR AUTO INSURANCE. FOR EVEN MORE PEACE OF MIND, YOU MAY WANT ... Read More