insert_link Health / Medical EU bans chemical in gel nail polish over cancer and fertility risks Photo: Nomad Soul/Adobe Stock The European Union has banned gel nail polishes containing a chemical compound linked to cancer and fertility problems, ordering salons across the bloc to pull products from their shelves. According to CNN, the chemical, known as TPO, is widely used in nail products to harden polish under UV light. Regulators concluded that exposure to TPO carries significant long-term health risks, prompting an immediate ban. Under the […] today4 September, 2025
insert_link World Japan birth rate falls to lowest on record New data shows that the speed of depopulation in Japan is in-creasing. The country’s fertility rate and number of new births fell to a record low in 2023. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo: today6 June, 2024
