The FDA proposes making an important change to its regulations on salt substitutes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to make a change to its regulations on the use of salt in food that would […]
Month: March 2023
JUUL agrees to $255 million settlement in class-action lawsuit
After recently facing a lawsuit over misleading advertising practices, many JUUL customers will soon receive compensation after the company agreed to a $255 million settlement. […]
The new rule that could make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions
Cancelling a subscription can sometimes be more difficult than it needs to be sometimes. To address this, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a […]
Study finds small risk of breast cancer linked to the mini pill
According to a recent study by researchers at the University of Oxford and published by PLOS Medicine, the mini pill could lead to a small […]
US appeals court rules that Uber and Lyft can treat workers as contractors
A California appeals court has ruled that Uber and Lyft can carry on treating workers as independent contractors, despite labour groups and workers opposing it. […]
New Pfizer treatment for migraines approved by US regulator
It’s estimated that migraines affect over 10% of the world’s population. The symptoms can include a throbbing headache, along with other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, […]
The latest social media scam Facebook users need to know about
With billions of people now on social media globally, the number of scams is on the rise. Criminals are now using platforms to lure victims […]
TikTok introduces a new restriction to protect under-18s
TikTok has announced that it is setting a new limit for under-18s that will restrict their screen time. Once a young user hits the limit, […]
FDA approves a new combined test for flu and Covid-19
Flu and Covid-19 have similar symptoms, which can make it hard to know which illness it is. But, the FDA has now approved an at-home […]
How is inflation affecting consumer spending habits?
As inflation remains high, there is now more pressure on household budgets to pay for essentials. According to a recent study, this has affected spending […]