Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 06:25 UTC
- Sources: Science Daily
A major study finds a link between pesticide exposure and a 150% higher cancer risk, even when chemicals are considered safe individually. The research suggests that mixtures of pesticides can silently damage cells years before cancer appears.
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