Doctors warn people to throw out everyday item in 70% of homes

Health experts are warning about the dangers of scented candles and incense this holiday season as evidence mounts that they can cause cancer.

In an opinion piece in the Conversation, two prominent researchers in Ireland warned that scented candles popular all year round release toxic gases like carbon monoxide, chemicals, and several volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

The can lead to coughing, sneezing, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.

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