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In 1920, a husband’s homemade fix for his wife’s finger cuts led to the adhesive strip revolution in everyday medicine that changed how people treat cuts and scrapesEarle Dickson's home-grown invention, the Band-Aid, revolutionized minor wound care. Frustrated by gauze slipping and bandages failing, he ...
Your fridge could be making you sick: Experts explain how to correctly store food in your refrigeratorAs temperatures rise, the FSSAI warns of common fridge storage mistakes increasing food poisoning risks. Proper separation of raw and cooke...
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
One daily habit, multiple diseases avoided: Doctors advice doing this routine properly as wrong method can be harmfulA simple daily habit like handwashing continues to play a major role in preventing multiple infections, even in today’s advanced medical wo...
Holding pee, eating quickly, hot showers? Harvard-trained doctor shares 8 common daily habits quietly damaging your healthA Harvard-trained gastroenterologist has identified eight common daily habits that could be silently impacting your health. From holding yo...
Reckitt posts double-digit growth in India business for Q1Reckitt's India operations achieved double-digit growth in the first quarter of 2026. Key brands such as Dettol and Durex performed strongl...
Toilet Debate Settled: Should the Seat Stay Up or Down, and What Hygiene Experts Actually RecommendNew research reveals flushing toilets releases airborne germs, making lid closure crucial for bathroom hygiene. Scientists emphasize that c...
Why Keeping the Bathroom Door Closed Can BackfireContrary to popular belief, closing bathroom doors can worsen indoor air quality by trapping moisture, microbes, and pollutants. Research i...
You Use This Coffee Cup Every Day But Are You Cleaning It Right? Here’s the CatchYour daily coffee cup might be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and mold. Studies reveal that even a quick rinse is insufficient to r...
This Everyday Kitchen Sponge Can Hold More Bacteria Than A Toilet Seat; Here’s Why It HappensYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than a toilet seat. Scientific studies reveal sponges are breeding grounds for billions of bacteria. Thi...
Reckitt Benckiser's rare reflection: India a big growth driverReckitt Benckiser's CEO, Kris Licht, highlighted India as a key growth driver, anticipating sustained strong volume growth alongside China....
Discover the Best Hand Washes: From Antibacterial to Moisturizing FormulasUnveiling the new range of high-quality hand washes, this collection promises to revolutionize your hand hygiene routine. Each product in t...
Adding seasonings may have saved man who survived on raw meat for 25 days, from deathJohn told his followers that he uses seasonings such as soy sauce and herbs to improve the lack of flavour of the raw chicken.
Best Phenyls in India: Top-rated Disinfectants for a Clean and Germ-Free EnvironmentDiscover the ultimate in cleanliness with the Best Phenyls in India. This curated selection features the Best Phenyls, ensuring superior fl...
RSH Global forays into personal hygiene segmentIn addition to herbal hand sanitisers, the new personal care range will have hand wash, face wash, skin cream, hand cream and an instant su...
Reckitt Benckiser India to launch low-cost hygiene products in IndiaThe new products will be a germ protection bar and a multi-purpose bathroom cleaner in powder form.The company’s Global CEO Rakesh Kapoor s...
Is it fair for warring brands to claim their ads are in public interest?An ongoing marketing war between Reckitt Benckiser’s Dettol and HUL’s Vim and Lifebuoy over germ protection has gone nasty with both firms ...
- Reckitt Benckiser launches Dettol Kitchen Gel
Reckitt Benckiser today said it has entered a new segment with the launch of 'Dettol Kitchen', a new range of disinfectant kitchen gel.
- Dettol gains ground, Lux slips
Reckitt Benckiser’s germ-protection soap Dettol gained maximum value market share among soap brands in the last 12 months ended June, while...
- Reckitt Benckiser repositioning Dettol to take on Lifebuoy
Dettol is poised for a spate of brand extensions in the personal care space including gels, sanitisers and beauty products. Lifestyle chang...