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How safe are chemicals in sunscreen? Pharmacology expert explains

Adelaide (Australia), Jul 16 (The Conversation) Last week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released its safety review of seven active ingredients commonly used in sunscreens. It found five were low-risk and appropriate for use in sunscreens at their current concentrations. However, the TGA recommended tighter restrictions on two ingredients – homosalate and oxybenzone – to reduce how much can be used in a product. This is based on uncertainty about their potential effects on the endocrine system, which creates and releases hormones. This news, together with recent reports some products may have inflated their claims of SPF coverage, might make

Gold ekes out gain as focus turns to US tariff negotiations

July 16 (Reuters) – Gold prices rose on Wednesday as investors digested data showing an increase in U.S. consumer prices last month and waited for further clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $3,334.12 per ounce, as of 0401 GMT. U.S. gold futures edged 0.1% higher to $3,340.90. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. “Gold at this moment is consolidating with a slight downward bias, especially with a stronger dollar,” said Brian Lan, managing director at GoldSilver Central, Singapore. “However, many

Rupee falls 22 paise to 85.98 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) IThe rupee declined 22 paise to 85.98 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid a rise in global crude oil prices and a decline in exports and imports, which indicated a slowing economy. However, FPI inflows cushioned against steeper losses in the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.02 against the dollar before inching up to 85.98, down 22 paise from its previous close. The rupee appreciated 16 paise to close at 85.76 against the US dollar, tracking a weak greenback in the overseas

Markets decline in early trade tracking muted trend in global peers

Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday in-line with a muted trend in global equities amid an uptick in US inflation. Tariff-related uncertainty also made investors to stay on the sidelines, experts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 103.16 points to 82,467.75 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 56.75 points to 25,139.05. From the Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Eternal, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards. However, Trent, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports and HDFC Bank were among the gainers. In

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