Public Health

Methylene chloride ban announced by the EPA over cancer risks

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a ban on methylene chloride in products for most of its current uses,…

3 days ago

How is Ozempic affecting consumers’ food shopping habits?

Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs are usually prescribed to treat diabetes. Recently, the endorsement of these drugs by social media…

1 week ago

Dating app sued for sharing personal health information with third parties

Grindr, the world's largest dating app catering to the LGBTQ+ community, now faces legal action in the UK over accusations…

2 weeks ago

Serious illnesses reported in two US states due to fake botox injections

At least two states have seen people hospitalised with symptoms resembling botulism after undergoing cosmetic injections, commonly referred to as…

3 weeks ago

Are consumers paying too much for Ozempic?

Ozempic, a medication used for diabetes that many Americans use to manage weight, comes at a steep price – nearly…

4 weeks ago

How United Airlines plans to help wheelchair users when travelling

Over the last year, United and United Express collectively transported over 200,000 checked wheelchairs. Overall, there was a mishandling rate…

1 month ago

How technology can be used to support ageing in place

As the population ages, the concept of "ageing in place" has gained traction as a preferred option for many seniors.…

1 month ago

FDA warns consumers against buying cosmetic numbing creams online

Numbing creams are often used for anyone getting a tattoo, piercing, laser treatment, or another painful cosmetic procedure. They have…

1 month ago

Study finds that 45% of tap water in the US is contaminated with PFAS chemicals

A recent study by the US Geological Survey has found that nearly half of the nation's tap water contains PFAS…

1 month ago

Quaker Oats and Cheerios hit with lawsuits over pesticide use

Two class action lawsuits have been initiated against Quaker's oat-based products and Cheerios, alleging high levels of chlormequat chloride.  Chlormequat…

2 months ago