What can I find in my supermarket’s household aisle to help fight cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Here are some household aisle picks that can prevent cancer:
- Sunscreen. Lather on the SPF each and every time you go out in the sun to block exposure to ultraviolet rays.
- Mop or damp cloth. It's important to get rid of dust without spreading it around your home.
- PBDEs are a group of chemicals, one of which is known to be carcinogenic, which come from the inside of damaged furniture (exposing the inner cushioning) and from plastics and TVs.
- DDT. Recent studies have found evidence of DDT in house dust, even though the pesticide was banned in the US in 1972. This carcinogen can remain in carpet and furniture for years after being introduced in your home.
- Arsenic. This airborne carcinogen comes from mining, smelting, burning fossil fuels and other industrial processes. Eighty percent of arsenic can be removed by dusting regularly.
Here are some household aisle picks that can prevent cancer: Sunscreen. Lather on the SPF each and every time you go out in the sun to block exposure to ultraviolet rays. Mop or damp cloth. It's important to get rid of dust without spreading it... More

