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If one looks at the science, then it is true that there are studies that show no link between talc from Johnsons baby powder and ovarian cancer and various lung ailments.

Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder after tests show asbestos in...

The World Health Organization and other authorities recognise no safe level of exposure to asbestos.

19 Oct 2019 12:14 PM IST

Johnson & Johnson called the verdict the result of an unfair process that allowed the women to sue the company in Missouri despite most of them not living in the state and said it would appeal. (Photo: AFP)

J&J recalls 33,000 bottles of baby powder as FDA finds asbestos in...

J&J shares fell more than 6 per cent to close at USD 127.70.

19 Oct 2019 11:09 AM IST

... When we started eating, my daughter told me the paneer was very hard and her teeth hurt while chewing it. When I tasted it, I found fibre, said Sachin Jamdare. (Photo: ANI)

Zomato apologises after family finds' plastic fibre in paneer dishes

Zomato released a statement, issuing an apology for the incident and saying that the restaurant has been suspended from...

20 Jan 2019 1:25 PM IST

Government is all set to introduce two major vaccines the measles-rubella (MR) and pneumococcal in the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).

After 2 deaths, vaccine samples sent for probe

The deceased was identified as Astha Godange who was vaccinated at Tumsar tehsil's Garra village on December 15.

4 Jan 2019 4:26 AM IST

Medical device makers have bolstered efforts to mitigate product security vulnerabilities in recent years following a flurry of warnings from security researchers who have identified bugs in devices like the Medtronic implant programmers.

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities found in some Medtronic devices: FDA

The FDA recommended the usage of the devices and said device maker was developing updates to further mitigate...

22 March 2019 10:03 AM IST

A decades-old drug, ketamine is already used off-label to treat depression by some doctors. (Photo: AP)

Controversial drug for depression approved

FDA allows treatment of depression with club drug's cousin.

6 March 2019 12:17 PM IST

Researchers declined to categorize e-cigarettes as a positive or negative influence on public health. (Photo: Pixabay)

FDA to fully ban e-cigarettes

The Union government has banned e-cigarettes, to curb their increasing usage.

23 April 2019 2:02 AM IST

The skin will be framed and hung in Chris tattoo studio (Photo: Pixabay)

Safe than Sorry!

Signs of infection appear quickly.

22 April 2019 1:10 AM IST

While reseachers have suggested the possibility of harmful chemicals getting absorbed in the bloodstream, they have not advised against using sunscreens entirely. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Use your sunscreen, but with caution

A recent study by the US FDA suggests that high levels of sunscreen ingredients end up in the bloodstream.

7 May 2019 1:52 PM IST

People are seen near food stalls outside a school premise in Dadar on Sunday. (Photo: SHRIPAD NAIK)

FSSAI says no junk food advertising near schools

The FDA officials have received the correspondence and will carry out a survey and send notices to the concerned...

24 Jun 2019 8:33 AM IST

Experts are of the opinion that vaping pot is probably less harmful to the lungs than smoking it. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Vaping ads on social media must disclose nicotine risk

The FTC and the FDA have sent warning letters to companies posting ads about flavoured e-liquid products.

10 Jun 2019 10:01 AM IST

Even if you rely more on sight and smell to size up foods, you might be surprised by the risks and practices around food spoilage. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Clarity of expiration dates can prevent food wastage

Sell By' or what? US pushes for clarity on expiration dates.

7 Jun 2019 10:59 AM IST