Public Health

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…

3 years 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.…

3 years 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…

3 years 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…

3 years 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…

3 years ago

Study finds that forever chemicals could be present in some children’s products

When shopping for children’s toys, there are still safety risks to consider with some products. Now, a study has found…

3 years ago

WHO advises that sweeteners aren’t ideal for weight loss

Sweeteners like Splenda, Truvia, and Equal are often seen as a good alternative to sugar for weight loss. But, recent…

3 years ago

The link between sleep and weight management

A recent study found that adults need at least seven hours of sleep at night, and getting less than this…

3 years ago

EU Parliament spotlighting Commission’s shadowy dealings with the tobacco industry and Dentsu Tracking

At a critical moment for the EU’s public health agenda, MEPs held a plenary session debate on 8 February to…

3 years ago

US Environmental Protection Agency proposes labeling nine PFAS chemicals as hazardous

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is suggesting the classification of nine PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds) as hazardous, among…

3 years ago