Biologist warns about household appliances leaking carcinogenic gases: 'It's reasonable to be concerned about the exposure'

Biologist warns about household appliances leaking carcinogenic gases: 'It's reasonable to be concerned about the exposure'

Household stoves are commonplace in many Americans' homes, but your gas range may be "betraying you," a biologist has warned. Millions of people who are cooking with gas rather than electric may be increasing their risk of cancer, said Dr. Nicholas Verhoeven, citing a recent study. What's happening? People with gas stoves are exposing themselves to particles linked to long-term cancer risk, found the study by scientists at Stanford University, B…