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Parental skin-to-skin contact dampens pain responses in newborn baby's brain

Being held by a parent with skin-to-skin contact reduces how strongly a newborn baby's brain responds to a painful medical jab, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and York University, Canada.

24 Sep 2020

Making gyms safer: Why the virus is less likely to spread there than in a bar

After shutting down in the spring, America’s empty gyms are beckoning a cautious public back for a workout. To reassure wary customers, owners have put in place — and now advertise — a variety of coronavirus control measures.

11 Sep 2020

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an increasingly popular wellness trend. The compound, which occurs naturally in cannabis plants, is added to many products that claim to reduce anxiety, alleviate pain and more, without the intoxication of its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

2 Sep 2020

New project explores how algae could be key to next generation of sunscreens

A Swansea University project exploring how to use algae to create the next generation of sunscreens has now teamed up with an award-winning skincare firm to help develop the idea.

22 Jul 2020

Rice engineers find efficient catalyst for destroying PFAS 'forever' chemicals

Rice University chemical engineers found an efficient catalyst for destroying PFAS "forever" chemicals where they least expected.

7 Jul 2020

Burt's Bees presents new research supporting the power of natural skin care at AAD VMX 2020

Burt's Bees, a leader in science-backed natural skin care, today announced new research supporting the proven power of nature-based solutions that deliver the tolerability and efficacy that are critical for dermatologists and their patients.

12 Jun 2020

Novel electronic skin-like sensor enables early heatstroke detection

Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that is becoming increasingly common worldwide because of global warming.

22 May 2020

Dräger's new IncuWarmer Babyleo TN500 offers optimal thermoregulation in neonatal care

The new IncuWarmer Babyleo TN500 from Dräger offers optimal thermoregulation in open care, closed care and transition.

From Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA 20 May 2020

Study: Skin-to-skin contact shows significant benefits for pre-term babies

A world-first study led by Monash University has demonstrated significant benefits to a premature baby's heart and brain function when held by the parent in skin-to-skin contact.

7 May 2020

Human to Labskin Skin Models for Dermatology Research

A Human Skin Equivalent (HSE) skin model used for dermatology research, made from the same primary human cells but grown to a defined specification in a laboratory and not as complex as Human skin, lacking hair follicles and immune cells.

6 May 2020

Study finds intake of BioCell Collagen decreases common signs of photoaging

Building on an extensive body of research on the efficacy of BioCell Collagen®, a new published laboratory study finds that daily supplementation with the branded matrix reduced common signs of UVB-induced photoaging compared to the group that did not receive the supplement.

5 May 2020

Skincare experts suggest remedies for skin damage from face masks

Doctors and nurses on the COVID-19 frontline are spending many hours a day wearing face masks, and many members of the general public are doing the same.

3 Apr 2020

Study finds significant increase in skin allergy to 'bee glue'

Skin allergy to an ingredient found in many natural skin products has more than doubled since 2007, according to a study in the British Journal of Dermatology.

28 Feb 2020

Daily moisturizer does not prevent eczema according to new research

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, and dry due to inflammation. Most commonly found in babies and children, previous recommendations say that daily moisturizer use is crucial in preventing eczema bouts.

20 Feb 2020

Tips to care for your skin during menopause

By the time they reach menopause - which officially begins one year after a woman's last period - many women think they have their lives figured out. Careers are well established; children are grown and independent; and there's more time for leisure and self-care.

11 Feb 2020

Skin-to-skin contact does not lead to better interaction between mother and child

Following a premature birth it is important that the parents and the infant quickly establish a good relationship.

23 Jan 2020

Maternal depression associated with development of atopic dermatitis in children

Maternal depression in the postpartum period, and even beyond, is associated with the development of atopic dermatitis throughout childhood and adolescence, according to a recent study published in the journal Dermatitis.

21 Jan 2020

Tips to prevent acne caused by workouts

Those hitting the gym on account of their New Year's resolutions are likely reaping the benefits, including improved overall health and mood.

14 Jan 2020

Insilico and Beiersdorf use next-generation AI technology in skin research

Beiersdorf and Insilico Medicine, an artificial intelligence company developing end to end drug discovery pipelines, announced today that they are entering a collaboration to jointly discover novel, safe bioactive ingredients for a specific skin indication at an unparalleled pace, that will serve as the basis for developing appropriate skincare products.

8 Jan 2020

Study may explain how chemicals in skincare products trigger allergic contact dermatitis

Allergic reactions in the skin can be caused by many different chemical compounds found in creams, cosmetics, and other topical consumer products, but how they trigger the reaction has remained somewhat mysterious.

3 Jan 2020