Insect Repellents
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Earwax Is Both Slippery And Sticky: This Weird Combo Might Lead To Safer Insect Repellents
- Wednesday October 28, 2026
- Health | The Conversation
The medical term for earwax is cerumen, based on keros, the Greek word for beeswax. People have been pondering earwax since ancient times. Ancient hygiene kits including picks and spoons to remove earwax have been found in archaeological sites worldwide.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Effective mosquito repellents
- Tuesday July 16, 2002
- Health | Team DoctorNDTV
Mosquitoes can transmit a number of diseases, including malaria, yellow fever etc. Insect repellents containing the chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) are more effective mosquito deterrents than other synthetic repellents or plant-derived products.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Earwax Is Both Slippery And Sticky: This Weird Combo Might Lead To Safer Insect Repellents
- Wednesday October 28, 2026
- Health | The Conversation
The medical term for earwax is cerumen, based on keros, the Greek word for beeswax. People have been pondering earwax since ancient times. Ancient hygiene kits including picks and spoons to remove earwax have been found in archaeological sites worldwide.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Effective mosquito repellents
- Tuesday July 16, 2002
- Health | Team DoctorNDTV
Mosquitoes can transmit a number of diseases, including malaria, yellow fever etc. Insect repellents containing the chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) are more effective mosquito deterrents than other synthetic repellents or plant-derived products.
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www.ndtv.com/health