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 […]
Public Health
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 […]
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 businesses must stop selling and […]