The toxic substance hidden in your sunscreen that can destroy your heart (and it's BANNED in Europe)
The chemical found in many sunscreens and personal care products, has also been linked to fertility issues as it disrupts hormones and mimics the female reproductive hormone estrogen. Some studies have shown it may also disrupt ovulation in women and interfere with sperm, leading to complications with conception and pregnancy.
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New antibiotics capable of killing drug-resistant gonorrhoea are developed... by AI
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Times
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Brain chip could translate thoughts into speech
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