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 […]
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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 […]
Regulations for cold calls about pensions tightened
Under new plans, designed to protect consumers from scams, companies making cold calls about pensions could receive a fine of up to £500,000 going forward. […]
UK energy firm to stop trading following complaints
In the last year, numerous smaller energy suppliers in the UK have collapsed: the latest being Economy Energy, who have recently been banned from accepting […]
The changes to online shopping refund policies
Have you ever made an online purchase, then struggled to get a refund? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Making a online purchase […]
The latest energy reforms
The latest reforms to the energy market in the UK are due to be introduced this year. But, with some confusion over the effects they […]
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 […]
Are e-cigarettes safe: the debate continues
With the start of the new year, many of us are starting to think about improving our health. And among those resolutions, for a lot […]
Children and social media: a mental health crisis?
Social media can be a great way of connecting and keeping in touch with friends and family. But, there have been a number of warnings […]