A new study observed indoor air pollution because of gas stoves used in the home.
Heres what researchers found and why you should be aware.
Its also worth mentioning that exhaust fans were not used in this study.
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These particles are small enough to enter the bloodstream and may potentially be harmful to the body.
Also, testing in real home environments on a larger scale is needed to help further clarify these conclusions.
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