FDA rejects calls to ban the use of phthalates in food packaging
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made the decision that phthalates can still be used in products, despite campaigners claiming they are toxic […]
Public Health
Ex-Facebook content moderator sues Meta over lack of mental health support
Ex-Facebook content moderator sues Meta over lack of mental health support A former content moderator at Facebook has filed a lawsuit against Meta and its contractor […]
When will the US relax its COVID-19 restrictions on foreign travel?
Currently, passengers traveling to the US are required to take a test within one day of their journey, and most unvaccinated foreign travelers are banned. […]
Clinical trials find male birth control to be safe and effective
After successful tests on mice, scientists in the US say they have developed a contraceptive pill for males that’s 99% effective in preventing pregnancy and […]
The growing burden of medical debt for American consumers
In a study released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), analysts found that medical debt is becoming increasingly harmful to consumers – and many […]
Liquid diets: do they work and are they safe?
After Shane Warne’s death from natural causes, reports have been released suggesting that he had been on a liquid diet for 14 days. In a […]
Researchers find new symptoms that could be associated with long-COVID
A new study conducted by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital has found that long COVID-19 infections could be associated with long-term nerve damage in some […]
New state laws passed to protect patients from staggering medical bills
In most US states, patients are responsible for their own medical debts. This means that some consumers are left struggling with debt after receiving large […]
5 Ways To Support Your Immune System
During the winter months, it’s important to support your immune system so you can fight off infections and viruses. Here are five ways to build […]
How has the pandemic affected the development of babies?
It’s estimated that 116 million babies have been born during the pandemic. So, how has it affected their development? According to a new study, infants […]