CBD oil: what do consumers need to know?
An increasing number of consumers are turning to CBD oil to treat medical conditions. But with the regulations and clinical evidence being so confusing, many […]
Public Health
Consumers urged to get vaccinated ahead of flu season
Last year’s flu epidemic was one of the worst on record. Although experts say it’s too soon to predict how severe this year’s flu season […]
New cystic fibrosis and Alzheimers drug sent for FDA approval
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive disease that causes persistent lung infections and can lead to breathing difficulties. For many years, scientists have been looking for […]
E-cig crisis blurs the distinction between vaping and smoking
The regulatory backlash against vaping brand Juul in the United States has directly impacted the broader tobacco sector, with merger talks between Philip Morris International […]
Three celebrity Instagram posts promoting weight-loss products banned
Research has shown that social media sites like Facebook and Instagram can cause mental health issues, low self-esteem and body image issues, especially when they […]
Study finds increase in the sale of high-sugar children’s drinks
Childhood obesity continues to be a major concern for many governments. But, despite policies intended to reduce sugar consumption in kids, researchers in a new […]
Juul faces lawsuit over advertising practices
After agreeing to stop advertising in the US, e-cigarette manufacturer Juul is facing a lawsuit for the death of a teenager. The 18-year-old, Daniel Wakefield, […]
Antibiotic resistance in livestock: what are the risks?
For many years, health groups have warned that the increased use of antibiotics in livestock could become a major global issue. And now, a study […]
New York announces ban on the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes
Last week, the US administration said that, following a number of cases of vaping related illnesses, it could ban the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes. In […]
Protecting the environment: what do consumers think?
Environmental concerns have been high on the agenda for some time. And a new report carried out by data analytics firm, Kantar, has found that […]