FDA issues a warning to consumers over supplement health claims
It’s become more common for dietary supplement makers to make bold claims about the health benefits of their products. However, the FDA has issued a […]
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Study finds that smoking status and age and the biggest risk factors for cancer
According to a study by researchers from the American Cancer Society, the biggest risk factors for developing any type of cancer were being a smoker […]
Are online pharmacies a safe way to get prescription medication?
Online pharmacies are growing in popularity. They can be a cheaper alternative in some cases, and they can also offer a convenient service for people […]
Study finds that many unsafe toys are still on store shelves despite recalls
A recent investigation by the US PIRG Education Fund has found that, despite high safety standards for children’s toys, not all recalled items are being […]
Pre-empting new outbreaks in a post-pandemic world
Despite growing economic woes and rare signs of public dissent, China continues to stubbornly cling to a zero-Covid policy at all costs while other countries […]
Lawsuit filed against L’Oreal after claims that products increase the risk of cancer
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a woman in the US, Jenny Mitchell, after claims that her uterine cancer was caused by the […]
New vaccine for malaria could be rolled out by next year
A new malaria vaccine has been developed by scientists at the University of Oxford. The vaccine, which has been described as “world-changing”, could be rolled […]
Lawsuit launched against Skittles maker over high levels of toxic chemical
A new lawsuit has been filed against Mars, the manufacturer of Skittles. The lawsuit claims that Skittles are “unfit for human consumption”, as they contain […]
US consumers could soon be able to access birth control without a prescription
After a petition from a French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma, the FDA will consider allowing the over-the-counter sale of birth control pills to American consumers. […]
As prices rise, detrimental food policies risk worsening consumer habits
Across Europe, prices are soaring as inflation bites. France is experiencing its highest levels of inflation since the mid-1990s, and the situation isn’t much better […]