Public Health

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

FDA issues marketing denial order for all Juul products

The FDA has issued a marketing denial order for all Juul products being sold in the US. This means that…

2 years ago

The link between ultra-processed food and poor physical fitness

A healthy diet is essential for maintaining overall health. Eating high levels of processed foods is well-known for its negative…

2 years ago

Tech integral in reinstating consumer confidence in travel sector

Last week, the Biden administration officials decided to lift testing requirements for international travelers entering the United States. The announcement…

2 years ago

Pfizer announces free vaccine and medicine initiative for low-income countries

Pfizer has announced that it plans to launch an initiative called “Accord for a Healthier World”, which aims to close…

2 years ago

FDA rejects calls to ban the use of phthalates in food packaging

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made the decision that phthalates can still be used in products, despite…

2 years ago

Ex-Facebook content moderator sues Meta over lack of mental health support

Ex-Facebook content moderator sues Meta over lack of mental health support A former content moderator at Facebook has filed a lawsuit…

2 years ago