Pharmaceutical companies have been widely criticized for their role in the opioid addiction crisis. Now, four of the biggest US drug giants have agreed to pay $26 million to settle claims. Earlier... Read more »
The market for household cleaning products is valued at around $30 billion. For consumers, these are everyday items that many people rely on. However, according to scientists, cleaning products, along with DIY... Read more »
The e-cigarette maker Juul has now agreed to pay $40 million to settle a lawsuit with North Caroline after being accused of intentionally marketing its products to teenagers. The US state accused... Read more »
In recent years, there has been growing concern over the effects of social media on mental health, and especially on body image and self-esteem. One study found that 87% of women and 65%... Read more »
After discovering some batches could be contaminated with a carcinogen, Pfizer has halted the distribution of its stop-smoking drug Chantix. During testing, Pfizer found high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) – a common nitrosamine –... Read more »
Nutriscore under fire as French Roquefort producers voice dissent French Roquefort producers are calling for a re-evaluation of the Nutriscore food labelling system after their celebrated cheese was given a lowly ‘E’... Read more »
The US Food and Drug Administration and the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) both recently approved the emergency use of Sotrovimab (Vir-7831), an encouraging new treatment for patients battling Covid-19.... Read more »
In a time when people are spending so much time indoors, parks are now serving an essential role. In a study, researchers have found that there’s a huge benefit to having outdoor... Read more »
It can be difficult to lose belly fat – it’s often harder to shift than fat in other parts of the body. And, storing abdominal fat can lead to various health problems,... Read more »
Health groups have opposed menthol cigarettes for many years. Now, after years of discussions, there are reports that a ban may actually be implemented in the near future. According to a report... Read more »