Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health 
Sunscreen Safety: Beyond the Bloodstream Concerns and What the Future Holds Remember the headlines a few years back? Reports suggesting sunscreen ingredients were being absorbed into the bloodstream sparked widespread anxiety. But the story isn’t as simple as it seems. While those initial findings raised valid questions, a growing body of research suggests the risks … Read more
Is Your Sunscreen Secretly Harming You? The Future of Sun Protection Nearly 60% of Americans regularly use sunscreen, yet rates of melanoma continue to rise. This isn’t necessarily a failure of sunscreen itself, but a signal that our understanding of sun protection – and the ingredients within those bottles – needs a radical overhaul. We’re … Read more
Unlocking Pandemic Prevention: How Bat Immunity Research Could Revolutionize Antiviral Therapies What if the key to defending humanity against the next global pandemic lies within the immune systems of creatures often associated with disease – bats? For decades, these flying mammals have been identified as reservoirs for dangerous viruses like SARS, MERS, Marburg, and Nipah. … Read more
The Looming Paradox in Cancer Treatment: ASCO 2024 Signals a Shift Towards Personalized, Yet Increasingly Unequal, Access Despite decades of progress, a troubling paradox is emerging in cancer care. While the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 meeting showcased remarkable advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapies – particularly in breast cancer – these innovations … Read more