Common mistakes to avoid in retirement planning 

Retirement planning is an important task. And while everyone’s financial situation is unique, there are common pitfalls that many people encounter.  Let’s explore the key mistakes to steer clear of when preparing... Read more »

Large quantity of fake Ozempic seized by the FDA 

On Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the seizure of thousands of units of counterfeit Ozempic from the US drug supply chain.  Ozempic is a drug... Read more »

FDA and US Customs and Border Protection seize 1.4 million illegal vapes

On Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, alongside the US Customs and Border Protection, it had seized approximately 1.4 million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products, including popular brands... Read more »

Road safety agency proposes alcohol prevention technology for new cars 

Preventing traffic-related deaths is a priority, particularly since the number of fatalities has been steadily increasing in the last few years. To try and address this issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety... Read more »

Mortgage rates are declining – but will it make homes more affordable? 

After rising to nearly 8% in October, mortgage rates are now declining. Over the past fortnight, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate reached 7.03%. Rates fell by 69 basis points since reaching the... Read more »

Experts warn pet owners about a new respiratory illness 

As the cold and flu season continues, experts have warned pet owners that a new type of respiratory illness is now affecting dogs, and researchers are still unsure about the disease.  It’s... Read more »

23andMe users could be affected by recent data breach 

Data from nearly 7 million 23andMe users has been compromised in a recent data breach, impacting almost half of the platform’s total user base.  The popular DNA testing company, known for helping... Read more »

Amoxicillin shortage continues amid rising Strep A cases 

The prevalence of illnesses like COVID-19, the flu, and RSV is already challenging, and now there’s a notable increase in strep throat cases, putting parents in a tricky situation.   Adding to this,... Read more »

Despite the latest iPhone release, Apple’s sales have continued to fall 

Even though demand for iPhones has been high recently, Apple has still seen a persistent sales decline. Other services like the streaming platform Apple TV+ have also done well, but this hasn’t... Read more »

The growing burden of high childcare costs hits families 

Many people have been troubled by rising inflation for the majority of the year. The slowing economy has meant a number of changes for consumers, including higher prices for essentials like food,... Read more »