Beware benzene
Benzene is a highly toxic, hazardous substance and a known human carcinogen, so it should be avoided as far as is possible. But many people come into contact with it at work.
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Pollutant risks in pregnancy
Certain environmental toxins can cross from the mother’s blood to the unborn child. Learn how to protect yourself and your baby. |
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Ammonia poisoning
If ammonia gas is inhaled deeply, it can lead to death. But fortunately for most industrial workers, the contamination is seldom so severe. |
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Toxic ammonia in your home?
Ammonia, a toxic gas that has caused fatalities in industrial accidents, is in fact present in most households. Make sure you don’t expose your family to it. |
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Is ink bad for your health?
Can exposure to printer ink be the next occupational health hazard? Health24's Environmental Health expert investigates.
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The Teflon safety debate
Is it safe to use non-stick Teflon cookware? Health24's EnviroHealth expert has the answer.
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Toxins hit kids harder
We're exposed to tens, probably hundreds, of potentially harmful chemicals every day. This is a health risk for everyone, but one group is particularly vulnerable: children. |
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Are you cooking your head?
Some cell phone models deliver a lower dose of radiation to the head than others. Is your phone on this list? |
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Property owner: check for asbestos
The notorious carcinogen has been recognised since the 70s, but asbestos still lurks in some older properties. And if you're the owner, you could find yourself legally liable.
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Shhh… Not so loud!
Sunday morning, and you’re revelling in a bit of a lie-in. Then your DIY-mad neighbour charges up his new electric drill. Do you have the legal right to tell him to shut up?
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SA kids still fed on lead
Now that we have lead-free paint and petrol, is childhood lead exposure still a problem? A South African study shows that children are still at risk of lead poisoning.
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Blackout!
The power's out. Again. And it's not just annoying - it can be dangerous too. Here's how to survive the dark.
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Are you ready for meltdown?
What would you do if Koeberg blew? 21 years after the Chernobyl disaster, we consider risk preparedness closer to home.
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Cell phone/cancer verdict
Studies on cell phone health effects seem so contradictory that we just ignore them. But a new heavyweight analysis of the science says: it's time to take the warnings seriously. |
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Generator gas a killer
The death of a Kempton park woman from carbon monoxide poisoning has again focused attention on the dangers of portable electricity generators. |
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Our cancer-causing world
Over 90% of cancers are caused by environmental factors. The good news is that if we can learn to avoid these baddies, we can beat cancer. |
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To breed or not to breed?
Who's more selfish: people who'd rather let others do the work of furthering the human race, or people who think it's fine to bring more children into an already crowded world?
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