Is DEET bad for you? 9 things to know about bug spray Because many insects are cold-blooded, they’re more active in the summer when they get more energy from warm weather to feed and reproduce faster. For many of us, that brings more bug bites. That may mean uncomfortable inflamed bumps and – more seriously – the threat of diseases like West Nile Virus (from mosquitoes) and Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (from ticks). We usually try to repel insects with products containing DEET, a chemical that’s effective but has a strong scent.
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Antibiotic residues in water are an increasing environmental concern, especially as widely used medicines can pass through human, livestock, and aquaculture systems and enter rivers, groundwater, and soils. Tetracycline, a common broad-spectrum antibiotic, is one such pollutant. Although effective for treating bacterial infections, it can persist in the environment and contribute to ecological risks.
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SHANGHAI, China – Tocopharm, a leading provider of high-quality pharmaceutical ingredients and specialized chemical solutions, successfully participated in the prestigious CPHI China 2026 exhibition held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). As one of the world's premier pharma events, CPHI Shanghai brings together global industry leaders, innovators, and suppliers to drive the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and sourcing.
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