Health
Some sunscreen mixtures lose effectiveness and become harmful during sun exposure
During use some sunscreens offer very limited protection against dangerous sunrays and may even be harmful.
Oct 15, 2021
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News tagged with zinc
Health
FDA takes new action to improve quality and efficacy of sunscreens
As part of its ongoing implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has taken actions aimed at improving the quality, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens.
Sep 29, 2021
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Biomedical technology
Antibody injections could become more affordable with new production method
Antibody injections are a highly desirable treatment for people with chronic diseases such as cancer, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and arthritis. And recently, antibodies have been in the news as a promising treatment for severe ...
Mar 22, 2021
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Medications
Administering zinc to COVID-19 patients could help towards their recovery
Administering zinc supplements to COVID-19 patients with low levels of this element may be a strategy to reduce mortality and recovery time. At the same time, it could help to prevent risk groups, like the elderly, from suffering ...
Mar 4, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zinc, vitamin C won't help against COVID-19
Despite their reputation for boosting the powers of your immune system, a new study reports that vitamin C and zinc supplements don't help COVID-19 patients recover from their illness.
Feb 15, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Zinc may help with fertility during COVID-19 pandemic, researchers report
Wayne State University School of Medicine researchers have reported that zinc supplements for men and women attempting to conceive either naturally or through assisted reproduction during the COVID-19 pandemic may prevent ...
Feb 4, 2021
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Gastroenterology
Gut check: Teff grain boosts stomach microbiome health
The seeds of a teff plant—which look similar to wheat—are tiny in stature, but they pack a nutritional wallop.
Nov 13, 2020
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Medications
Scientists evaluate the perspectives of zinc intake for COVID-19 prevention
Researchers from Sechenov University in collaboration with colleagues from Germany, Greece and Russia, have reviewed scientific articles on the role of zinc in the prevention and treatment of viral infections and pneumonia, ...
Jul 14, 2020
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Medications
Study finds zinc doesn't reduce mortality, other health risks, for heavy alcohol users living with HIV/AIDS
Zinc supplementation did not reduce mortality, cardiovascular risk, levels of inflammation, or microbial translocation among people with heavy alcohol use living with HIV/AIDS, according to a Vanderbilt-led study.
Jun 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Addition of zinc may benefit some being treated for COVID-19
(HealthDay)—For hospitalized patients with COVID-19, the addition of zinc sulfate to hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin may improve some outcomes, according to a study not yet peer reviewed and posted on medRxiv.org.
May 13, 2020
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