Public Health

FDA recommends restrictions on raw milk amid bird flu concerns

As the H5N1 bird flu virus continues to spread among dairy cattle, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is…

2 years ago

Are fertility tracking apps doing enough to protect users’ privacy?

Many women use health apps to track their periods, ovulation cycles, and sexual activity. However, a recent study has uncovered…

2 years ago

Apple releases the results of its new study into tinnitus

Apple and the University of Michigan have now released the preliminary findings from their Apple Hearing Study, focusing on tinnitus,…

2 years ago

US Senators announce new plans to reduce contaminants in baby food

A group of U.S. Senators is working on a new bill to reduce the levels of heavy metals found in…

2 years ago

Food & Beverage: Five regulatory development trends in 2024

After coming under pressure from consumers, regulations in the Food & Beverage sector are changing rapidly – and they are…

2 years ago

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,…

2 years 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…

2 years 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 years 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…

2 years 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…

3 years ago