Health

Drug companies agree on a settlement for their role in the opioid crisis

Pharmaceutical companies have been widely criticized for their role in the opioid addiction crisis. Now, four of the biggest US…

4 years ago

Should household cleaning products carry health warnings?

The market for household cleaning products is valued at around $30 billion. For consumers, these are everyday items that many…

4 years ago

Juul agrees to pay settlement in lawsuit over advertising practices

The e-cigarette maker Juul has now agreed to pay $40 million to settle a lawsuit with North Caroline after being…

4 years ago

Pinterest bans all weight loss-related ads

In recent years, there has been growing concern over the effects of social media on mental health, and especially on…

4 years ago

Pfizer has suspended the distribution of Chantix

After discovering some batches could be contaminated with a carcinogen, Pfizer has halted the distribution of its stop-smoking drug Chantix.  During testing,…

4 years ago

Nutriscore under fire as French Roquefort producers voice dissent

Nutriscore under fire as French Roquefort producers voice dissent French Roquefort producers are calling for a re-evaluation of the Nutriscore…

4 years ago

Innovative treatments give new hope to Covid-19 patients

The US Food and Drug Administration and the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) both recently approved the emergency…

4 years ago

The benefits of access to green spaces in the pandemic

In a time when people are spending so much time indoors, parks are now serving an essential role. In a…

4 years ago

How to Reduce Belly Fat: Top Tips for a Flatter Stomach

It can be difficult to lose belly fat - it’s often harder to shift than fat in other parts of…

4 years ago

FDA could ban menthol cigarettes after pressure from health groups

Health groups have opposed menthol cigarettes for many years. Now, after years of discussions, there are reports that a ban…

4 years ago