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In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
Grey Hair Looking Dull? It Might Be This One Common Washing Mistake—Not Your AgeGrey hair may appear dull not due to age but due to daily washing habits. Harsh shampoos and hard water can cause buildup on hair strands. ...
How Often Should You Shower After 65? Doctors Reveal the Healthiest Routine for Aging SkinAfter age 65, skin becomes thinner and loses natural oils, making daily hot showers potentially drying and uncomfortable. Dermatologists su...
How kidney disease affects your skin - Here’s how you can soothe your skin problems with simple methodsKidney disease can silently affect your skin. Look for extreme dryness, persistent itching, and scratch marks. Skin color changes, swelling...
Always tired? 7 sneaky Iron deficiency signs doctors say you are probably ignoringIron deficiency anemia is becoming common nowadays, mainly as several people consume less red meat and rely on foods that contain less natu...
Your water might be the culprit - the hair loss link you probably didn’t know aboutMany people think hard water causes hair loss, but experts say it mainly makes hair dry, dull, and weak. The minerals in hard water can bui...
Hard water has long been blamed for hair loss, but is it really the culprit? Experts explainDermatologists debunk the viral belief that hard water causes hair loss, explaining that while mineral-heavy water containing calcium and m...
William Shatner, Star Trek’s Captain Kirk, rushed to hospital after medical emergency at Los Angeles home, months after battling stage 4 melanomaWilliam Shatner, famed for his role in Star Trek, was hospitalized after experiencing blood sugar issues at his Los Angeles home. The 94-ye...
Can changes in the nail indicate cancer? What to watch out for?Doctors advise vigilance regarding nail changes, as these may indicate health issues, including a rare skin cancer called subungual melanom...
Is nail polish bad for your nails?Experts clarified nails don't require 'breathing', debunking myths around the concept. While nail polish itself isn't harmful, improper rem...
Real Housewives star Teddi Mellencamp recovers after melanoma surgery, urges early skin checksTeddi Mellencamp, famed for "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," shared her melanoma recovery journey. Undergoing wide excision surgery, she...
Skin care simplified: Expert tips for cleansing, moisturising & sun protectionDermatologists recommend a basic routine of cleansing, moisturising, and sun protection. The right products depend on one's skin type, with...
Sun Pharma files new drug application with USFDA for investigational medicine to treat alopeciaThe new drug application filing for deuruxolitinib with the USFDA is based on two pivotal Phase III trials, which included over 1,200 patie...
Time to use different sunscreen as temperatures reach record highs; Here's whyWith world temperatures reaching record highs this summer, you may want to reconsider which sunscreen you are using, experts say. Sunscreen...
Shedding more than 100 strands of hair a day? Blame it on stressStress-induced hair loss can be the result of excessive hair shedding, a condition called telogen effluvium. Stress can increase levels of ...
Daily hair wash dilemma: Tips to keep your scalp healthy and hair beautifulThe frequency with which you should wash your hair depends on various factors such as hair texture, oiliness, processing, lifestyle, and ag...
Moderna vaccine antibodies last at least 6 months; lung transplant can save some COVID-19 survivorsEarlier this month, Pfizer Inc and partner BioNTech SE said their vaccine using similar messenger RNA (mRNA) technology remained highly eff...
Men, listen up! If you take asprin daily, you may double the risk of melanomaMelanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
Arthritis drug may treat eczemaStandard treatments, such as steroid creams and oral medicines, commonly fail to relieve symptoms in patients with moderate to severe eczem...
Here's what happens if you trouble your nailsDo you always squish your foot into a must-have shoe or stiletto? You could be heading for a nail trauma.