Coca-Cola denies US consumer group’s claim that its colouring ingredient causes cancer; yet the company says it will modify its drinks in India like it has in California
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Archive for the ‘Spin Doctor’ Category
Can staring at a solar eclipse damage your eyes?
A solar eclipse is an event that many people wait to see, but staring directly at the sun can be harmful for your eyes
Does milk help you sleep?
Milk contains the sleep-inducing amino acid tryptophan, but the tranquillising effect of a warm glass before bed may be psychological, not chemical
Is it dangerous to use a mobile phone at a petrol pump?
We investigate whether the voltage from your mobile phone can cause an explosion at a petrol pump
Is coffee bad for you?
From a much needed caffeine kick in the morning to relaxing at a coffee house after work, there is no escaping the popularity of coffee. But is it good or bad for you?
Do mobile phone signals interfere with aircraft navigation?
The Indian government prohibits the use of mobile phones on board aircraft at all times. This rule was followed by airlines the world over until recently...
Do radio frequencies from cellphones cause cancer?
In 2008, three top neurosurgeons interviewed by CNN’s Larry King said that while using a cellphone, they did not hold it next to their ears.
Are plastic water bottles dangerous?
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about the dangers of bisphenol A, found in many household plastics. We look into the matter
Is aspartame harmful?
We look into claims about the popular artificial sweetener’s link to seizures, brain tumours and cancer
Do antiperspirants cause breast cancer?
We look at the research behind recent stories that antiperspirants cause breast cancer
Does drinking cola dissolve your teeth?
Everyone knows that cola contains so much acid it can dissolve a tooth soaked in it overnight. Don’t they?