If you ever opened your grandmother’s cupboard, you probably remember the sharp, distinct smell that hit you before you even saw the neatly folded sarees. That scent came from naphthalene balls, the ...

Dr. Simon Osei Frimpong, Medical Superintendent at the Kwesimintsim Hospital, has cautioned the public against using naphthalene balls – commonly known as ‘camphor’ – due to their harmful effects on ...

Naphthalene balls, commonly used in Indian homes to protect clothes from pests, pose health risks if misused. Exposure can cause irritation, and accidental ingestion is dangerous, especially for ...