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Now playing Next Health Nitrosamines: What are these toxic chemicals in our foods and drugs? Europe is investigating the risks posed by nitrosamines - chemicals found in food products and medicines that have been linked to cancer. 02/06/2023
Now playing Next world news COVID-19: Emergency over, but no room for complacency The World Health Organization has lifted the COVID-19 international emergency, but is urging the world to stay alert 09/05/2023
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