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FDA issues a warning to consumers over supplement health claims 

December 1, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

It’s become more common for dietary supplement makers to make bold claims about the health benefits of their products. However, the FDA has issued a […]

Study finds that smoking status and age and the biggest risk factors for cancer 

November 26, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

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 […]

Are online pharmacies a safe way to get prescription medication? 

November 22, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

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 

November 17, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

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

November 4, 2022 Consumer and Society 0

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 

October 28, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

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 

September 8, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

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 

July 19, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

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 

July 12, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

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

July 5, 2022 Consumer and Society 0

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 […]

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