J&J pulls Aveeno, Neutrogena spray sunscreens over cancer risk
New York-- Johnson & Johnson is pulling out its Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens from US stores after some samples showed presence of benzene...
Overuse of antifungal skin meds driving drug-resistant disease: Study
New York-- Doctors are prescribing antifungal creams to patients with skin complaints at rates so high that they could be contributing to the rise...
Snail-transmitted rare meningitis ups brain disease risk, shows Indian study
Kochi-- Snail-transmitted eosinophilic meningoencephalitis (EM) is a serious medical condition prevalent among children in south India and can lead to death or permanent brain...
Secondhand smoking linked with dangerous heart rhythm disorder: Study
London-- Exposure to passive smoking or secondhand smoke -- even at small amounts -- is associated with a greater risk of a serious heart...
Stomach cancer atlas maps path to better treatment
Singapore-- Scientists in Singapore have assembled the world's largest and highest-resolution atlas of gastric cancer, a leading cause of global cancer deaths. The atlas...
Inflammatory protein potential key to treating severe asthma: Study
Canberra-- Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in treating severe cases of asthma.
In a study published on Monday, researchers found that beta common cytokines,...
Struggling to reduce the ‘hidden’ belly fat? Quit smoking, says study
New Delhi-- Quit smoking if you are looking to reduce the ‘hidden’ abdominal fat, known as visceral fat, suggests a study.
While smokers tend to...
Exposure to harmless coronaviruses boosts SARS-CoV-2 immunity: Study
London-- Previous antibody responses to other, harmless coronaviruses may confer immunity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, according to a new study.
The study,...
Physical activity & higher body mass can boost lung function growth in kids
New Delhi-- Increased physical activity and a higher body mass index (BMI) can help fight lung function deficits in early childhood, according to a...
Aerosols spread tuberculosis like Covid-19: Study
Johannesburg-- Much like Covid-19, tuberculosis (TB) is also spread primarily by inhalation of virus-laden aerosols more than coughing, as thought so far, according to...
