Study finds increase in the sale of high-sugar children’s drinks
Childhood obesity continues to be a major concern for many governments. But, despite policies intended to reduce sugar consumption in kids, researchers in a new […]
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Juul faces lawsuit over advertising practices
After agreeing to stop advertising in the US, e-cigarette manufacturer Juul is facing a lawsuit for the death of a teenager. The 18-year-old, Daniel Wakefield, […]
Antibiotic resistance in livestock: what are the risks?
For many years, health groups have warned that the increased use of antibiotics in livestock could become a major global issue. And now, a study […]
New York announces ban on the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes
Last week, the US administration said that, following a number of cases of vaping related illnesses, it could ban the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes. In […]
Protecting the environment: what do consumers think?
Environmental concerns have been high on the agenda for some time. And a new report carried out by data analytics firm, Kantar, has found that […]
US government says it could ban flavoured e-cigarettes
Following concerns over teenagers vaping in the US, the administration has suggested that it could be imposing a ban on the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes. […]
Car manufacturers to add safety feature to prevent hot car deaths
According to the National Safety Council, every year in the US, around 37 children die as a result of being left in a hot car. […]
Protecting kids from the risk of gaming addiction
Gaming is big business. According to SteamSpy, there are 276 million active gamers, and right now, each of them owns an average of 49 games. […]
How Juul plans to tackle teen vaping epidemic
According to the CDC, over 2 million high school and middle school students currently use e-cigarettes. Youths are more likely than adults to start vaping, […]
What are the risks of a plant-based diet?
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular. Sales of vegan foods grew ten times faster than any other food product last year, and many consumers are […]