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Published on: Sept 12, 2025 09:00 pm IST Even everyday kitchen items can hide health risks. AIIMS gastroenterologist highlights 3 common household products that should be discarded immediately. Even in clean, well-kept homes, hidden health hazards can lurk in everyday items. Some seemingly harmless products may irritate your gut or affect overall wellness. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at …

Image via Unsplash. There’s something cozy and homey about the aromas of scented candles. But beneath this pleasant smell, scientific research is uncovering a troubling truth: these products are polluting the very air you breathe. Recent studies have revealed that all scented candles emit nanoparticles comparable to pollution from diesel engines​. They release toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carcinogenic pollutants, …