Thailand bans coral-damaging sunscreens
Concerns are growing over lotions, used as protection from the tropical sun, are harming delicate, slow-growing corals.
Sat Aug 07 2021
Pharmacies pull J&J sunscreens off shelves after carcinogen found in some sprays
J&J voluntarily recalled five Neutrogena and Aveeno brand aerosol sunscreens and advised consumers to stop using the products.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Sunscreen better than umbrella at the beach
About 78 percent of people who used only an umbrella to protect themselves from the sun during a few hours at the beach were sunburned the next day.
Sat Jan 21 2017
KFC launches fried chicken-scented sunscreen
The fast food giant has allegedly launched its own brand of sunscreen, and it smells just like fried chicken.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Use sunscreen urges actor Hugh Jackman after cancer removed
Hugh Jackman who once again underwent treatment for skin cancer urged people to wear sunscreen and have regular check-ups.
Tue Feb 09 2016
New sunscreen lets body produce vitamin D
A sunscreen that allows the body to produce vitamin D without affecting its sun protection factor (SPF) is coming to the US.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Two sunscreen chemicals may damage men's fertility - Study
The chemicals known as Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and 4OH-BP may cause a 30 percent reduction in fecundity, a biological ability to reproduce.
Sat Nov 15 2014
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Gulen was a one-time ally of Erdogan but they fell out spectacularly, and Erdogan held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup.
Mon Oct 21 2024
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[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore
The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
'PROTEGE-Veteran' provides job assurance for retirees
This is an aggressive step by the government to protect the welfare of retirees, said Dr Mohd Hasril Amiruddin.
Mon Oct 21 2024
US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
THAAD is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.
Mon Oct 21 2024
IMAN Research calls for strengthening human security in 2025 Budget
IMAN Research identifies key areas for enhancement within the Malaysian government's Third MADANI Budget 2025.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech
Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Media licensing framework development involves multiple consultations - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the views of stakeholders have been considered through several engagement sessions and ongoing consultations.
Mon Oct 21 2024