Florida approves law change on where c-sections can be performed 

Florida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals after a private equity-owned physicians group argued the change would reduce costs and provide pregnant women... Read more »

Visa announces plans to introduce new technology to reduce fraud 

With more consumers concerned about the risks of online fraud, companies have been focused on how they can boost their protections – and Visa is the latest to introduce new measures to... Read more »

Experts recommend reducing the age for breast cancer screening 

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its breast cancer screening guidelines, now recommending that screenings start at age 40 and take place every two years until they are... Read more »

Can Ozempic really lead to unexpected pregnancies?

Ozempic has helped countless people to lose weight, and the drug has even been included in weight loss programs, including the Costco program. However, a peculiar trend has emerged among women who... Read more »

Scammers targeting previous victims in “recovery scams” 

With so many online scams to look out for, it can be hard to keep up. But, the experts have now warned about a new problem: “recovery scams”, sometimes known as “reloading”.... Read more »

US Agriculture Department announces new measures to stop the spread of bird flu 

In late March, outbreaks of bird flu (H5N1) were initially observed among dairy cattle nationwide. As the virus spreads, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented measures aimed at stopping... Read more »

Spotify announces record profits for the year 

The music streaming giant Spotify has announced record profits of more than €1 billion following a year of cost-cutting measures and staff layoffs.  Despite missing its forecast for monthly active users, the... Read more »

US approves a new aid package for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel 

The US House of Representatives has announced a new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The vote passed with 311-112 votes, with all attempts to decrease Ukraine’s aid being... Read more »

How has the Netflix password crackdown affected profits? 

Netflix has reported a surge in profits during the first quarter of this year, which it has partly put down to measures taken to address password sharing. The latest password crackdown, which... Read more »

Researchers warn consumers about the data they’re giving to airlines with apps 

According to research by Cybernews, airlines are now collecting a wide array of data from apps on some user’s phones, and they could be using this data to gain an advantage.  When... Read more »