How will Apple’s decision to join the hearing aids market affect consumers?

At Apple’s latest event, it announced its plans to enter the hearing aid market, and the FDA has also approved the software to be used in the new AirPods Pro 2. This... Read more »

German pharmaceutical companies warn that China’s tighter laws could mean drug shortages 

Germany’s pharmaceutical industry is sounding alarms about potential drug shortages following China’s tightening of its espionage laws. Four of Germany’s 16 states have now stopped routine quality control inspections in China over... Read more »

Survey finds that anxiety is affecting children’s sleep 

A recent national survey conducted by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has found that 25% of parents find bedtime difficult due to their children experiencing anxiety or troubling... Read more »

FDA announces ban on the use of brominated vegetable oil in food products 

The FDA has announced this week that it will prohibit the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products. BVO is a vegetable oil chemically modified with bromine and it’s been... Read more »

Common swimming pool illnesses and how to protect yourself 

Swimming pools are a fun and refreshing way to cool off, especially during hot weather. However, if they’re not maintained properly, they can also be breeding grounds for some types of illnesses.... Read more »

Health authorities issue a warning about the health risks of raw milk 

Despite health warnings from a number of health authorities, raw milk, or unpasteurised milk, has been gaining popularity. However, this trend is especially troubling in light of the recent bird flu (H5N1)... Read more »

How to sleep better during a heatwave 

With heatwaves continuing to affect millions of people, the discomfort of a hot room can lead to restless nights and groggy mornings.  However, a few adjustments can help you stay cool and... Read more »

Health official calls for health warnings on social media to protect teenagers’ mental health 

One of the top health officials in the United States has urged the nation to introduce smoking-style warning labels on social media platforms.  In an article for the New York Times, Surgeon... Read more »

FDA announces a new crackdown on illegal e-cigarettes 

Earlier this week, the FDA and the Justice Department announced their joint plans to address the ongoing issue of illegal e-cigarette sales.  There will be a task force dedicated to addressing this... Read more »

Moderna’s combined Flu and COVID vaccine shows positive results in trials  

Moderna has reported encouraging results from the final stages of testing its new Covid-flu combination vaccine, mRNA-1083.  Describing the trial outcomes as “breakthrough results,” Moderna’s Chief Medical Affairs Officer noted that participants... Read more »