Sunscreens recalled due to benzene contamination
On Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson announced that it is now recalling two of its most popular aerosol-based sunscreen products – Aveeno and Neutrogena spray. The […]
Public Health
Study finds that plant-based meat isn’t nutritionally equivalent to real meat
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular. Approximately 6% of US consumers are now vegan, which is six times higher than in 2014. Consumers that follow […]
Second-generation vaccines crucial to beating pandemic around the world
The news that late-stage trials of German biotech firm CureVac’s Covid-19 vaccine yielded only 47% efficacy has been met with dismay by scientists, policymakers and […]
Fake vaccination survey scams are on the rise
As more people become vaccinated, officials have warned consumers that scams involving fake vaccination surveys are becoming much more common. The surveys typically ask recipients […]
The pros and cons of a plant-based diet
It’s estimated that 6% of US consumers now say they’re vegan. This is six times higher than in 2014 when only 1% said they followed […]
Report shows that over 60% of Nestle products are unhealthy
In an internal presentation, food and beverage company Nestle said that over 60% of its products are considered “unhealthy” using the Australian health start rating […]
Rejigging tobacco strategy is essential to Europe’s fight against cancer
Recently-released data from the European Cancer Organisation makes for concerning reading: as the Covid-19 pandemic rocked health systems across the European bloc, 100 million cancer […]
New therapeutics offer fresh hope in fight against Covid-19
In a global first, a US-Australian partnership has reported the development of an antiviral therapy, based on gene-silencing RNA technology, which could directly act against […]
Nestlé’s Wunda ‘milk’ highlights shortcomings of Nutri-Score system
Nestlé’s new alternative ‘milk’ product, made from yellow peas and branded as Wunda, has ruffled feathers among the Italian food and drinks industry. In particular, […]
Study shows that eating more fruit and vegetables could reduce stress
Stress management is a priority for many people. Although it’s a natural response to pressure, over time, chronic stress can lead to poor mental and […]