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Popular head lice treatment contains chemical scientists say could increase breast cancer risk

Daily Mail Health · 23 September 2026 at 16:23

Popular head lice treatment contains chemical scientists say could increase breast cancer risk

Hundreds of chemicals used in cosmetics, food packaging and everyday plastic products could increase the risk of breast cancer, a major study has found.

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Popular head lice treatment contains chemical scientists say could increase breast cancer risk

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