Every year, there are questions and comments about the undesirable health effects that result from the festive tradition of roasting giant pieces of meat. Most of us, however, probably think these centre on what they can do to our waistlines, instead of our DNA by breathing in what our ovens are pumping out.
As recent research from Denmark has highlighted, cooking – particularly roasting – and the burning of candles can damage your DNA. It's a study that adds to a growing body of science examining the effects of indoor air pollution that