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 of 1.09 wheelchairs and scooters […]
Public Health
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. And, thanks to technology, this […]
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 been available in different forms […]
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 chemicals, also known as “forever […]
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 chloride is a pesticide for […]
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 that some toys could contain […]
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 guidance from the World Health […]
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 can increase the risk of […]
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 spotlight the European Commission’s opaque […]
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 the multitude of these persistent […]