In June 2019 researchers from China assessed different cleaning methods for removing sunscreen. A total of 20 individuals were included in the study. Each individual applied either a non-waterproof sunscreen … Read more
Sunscreen products are a significant source of metals and inorganic nutrients in coastal waters and are having a serious effect on marine ecology which must not be ignored
In August 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the release rate of dissolved trace metals (aluminium, cadmium, copper, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, lead and … Read more
Use of several personal care products appear to increase blood glucose levels in the late second trimester of pregnancy which may increase the risk of gestational diabetes
In August 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of personal care products during pregnancy and late pregnancy glucose … Read more
Sunscreen use for daily and recreational photoprotection does not appear to compromise vitamin D levels, even when applied under optimal conditions
In May 2019 researchers from France, Belgium, USA, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Senegal and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vitamin D … Read more
The rapid rise in number of asthma diagnoses may be due to changes in the exposure to environmental factors and changes in lifestyle
In March 2019 researchers from France published their review to assess environmental factors which may be involved in the development of asthma. The number of individuals suffering from asthma has … Read more
Combining oral paracetamol, ibuprofen and codeine as the initial treatment for pain associated with acute musculoskeletal injuries does not appear to be superior to paracetamol alone for pain reduction at 60 minutes or the need for rescue analgesia
In August 2019 researchers from New Zealand and Australia published the results of their study to compare the use of paracetamol either singly or in combination with ibuprofen and codeine … Read more
Ibuprofen has a good safety profile and appears effective for mild-moderate pain of different origin in children
In February 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and adverse events associated with the use of ibuprofen as a painkiller … Read more
The evidence is not robust enough to encourage combined or alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen instead of monotherapy to treat children with a high temperature
In June 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and safety of combined or alternating the use of ibuprofen and paracetamol in children … Read more
Frequent paracetamol use may be a risk factor for symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, and skin allergy
In September 2018 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess the association between paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use and asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic eczema … Read more
Maternal use of paracetamol during pregnancy appears to increase the risk of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, autistic spectrum disorder or the child having a lower IQ
In May 2018 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental … Read more
Maternal use of paracetamol during pregnancy appears to be associated with an increased risk for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, and hyperactivity symptoms although results should be treated with caution
In August 2018 researchers from Israel published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the risk for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and autistic spectrum disorder in … Read more
There appears to be an association between maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy and the risk of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder in offspring, with the timing and duration of paracetamol having a major effect
In March 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between maternal acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) use during pregnancy and the risk of … Read more
Paracetamol use during pregnancy may influence neurodevelopment in offspring and appears to be associated with the development of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their analysis to assess the association between maternal acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) use during different exposure periods and … Read more
Paracetamol may reduce an individual’s empathy for other people’s suffering
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) can weaken the processes related to positive empathy (empathy is … Read more
An inadequate consumption of vegetables and the consumption of soft drinks, processed juices, fried foods, and sweets appear to increase the risk of breast cancer
In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the relationship between dietary patterns and the risk of breast cancer in women aged under 50 … Read more
Potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, as well as flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids are the most important micronutrients and biologically active substances found in grape juice
In December 2018 researchers from the Russian Federation published the results of their analysis to assess the nutrient profile of grape juice. Grape juice is not highly acidic and contains … Read more
Phthalates have been identified in fruit juice
In December 2018 researchers from the Russian Federation published the results of their study to assess the level of phthalates, a persistent organic pollutant in the environment, in domestic juice … Read more
Phthalates have been found in urine samples of couples undergoing in vivo fertilization treatment
In April 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia published the results of their study to assess the effect of phthalate exposure in individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization. Phthalates are chemicals used … Read more
A higher adherence to a healthy or Japanese dietary pattern may associated with reduced symptoms of depression during pregnancy
In January 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. A total of 1,744 pregnant women … Read more
In the USA more than 80,000 new cancer diagnoses annually are estimated to be due to a poor diet
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their assessment of the annual number of cancer diagnoses due to a poor diet. A comparative risk assessment model … Read more