New law passed to protect tenants from unsafe properties
A law passed in 1985 means that, currently, it’s the responsibility of local authorities to investigate complaints into substandard conditions of rental properties. However, a […]
Public Health
FDA focuses on the safety of supplements
It’s estimated that around 75% of consumers in the US take dietary supplements on a regular basis. Among older people, it’s higher with around 80% […]
WHO reports highest number of measles cases in ten years
According to a report by the WHO, the number of new measles infections in and around Europe has now reached the highest level seen in […]
Calls for social media sites to do more to protect children
Research has shown that social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube can, if used excessively, can cause mental health issues in children and teenagers. […]
E-cigarettes vs NRT: which is more effective?
A recent study in the UK showing that e-cigarettes could be more effective than NRT in helping smokers to quit. But, researchers around the world […]
How would a trade war affect the fight against climate change?
As consumers continue to feel the pay the price for climate change with declining resources, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed that a trade […]
Popular roundup weedkiller taken off sale in France over safety concerns
Whether the use of glyphosate should be allowed in Europe has been an ongoing battle. However, a court ruling in France could bring activists one […]
Investigation in e-coli outbreak continues
The latest outbreak of e-coli has affected sixty-two people in sixteen US states. Of these, twenty-five were hospitalised. Additionally, there were a number of cases […]
How will the FDA shutdown affect consumer safety?
It’s estimated that, due to a government shutdown, around 41% of FDA staff are currently not working. According to the agency, the operations are to […]
The changes to regulations for homeopathic medicine
Homeopathic remedies have been used for centuries, and are often promoted as a natural alternative to traditional medicine. Often, there are no proven benefits to […]