TikTok trend blamed for a shortage of prescription diabetes drug 

A new TikTok video that recently went viral has been blamed for shortages of a prescription diabetes drug, Ozempic. In the video, the creator claimed that the drug can make it easier... Read more »

Cancer rates are rising in young people: what are the risks? 

The number of cancer deaths has been falling for several decades. Research shows that cancer deaths fell by 33% between 1991 and 2021 due to early detection and better treatment options.  However,... Read more »

Fuel prices have started rising again despite signs of slowing in December 

Although there was a small decline in fuel prices in December, they are now significantly higher than at the start of the year in the US.  A month ago, the average price... Read more »

How common is junk food addiction? 

For anyone struggling to maintain a healthy weight, having an unhealthy relationship with food or feeling dependent on junk food can be a major factor.  Now, a new study by the University... Read more »

Amazon announces job cuts amid economic uncertainty 

As Amazon continues to struggle to save costs in the current economic climate, the company has released a statement saying it plans to cut over 18,000 jobs in the coming months.  This... Read more »

What are the long-term health impacts of Long-Covid?

A new report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics has shown that “Long Covid” is responsible for thousands of deaths.  Long Covid is... Read more »

US trade commission bans products from major Chinese tech companies 

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will be banning the sale and import of new products from five major Chinese companies due to security concerns.  In a statement,... Read more »

US regulators approve new immunotherapy drug for type 1 diabetes 

The FDA has approved a new biological therapy for type 1 diabetes which has been described as “game-changing”. The drug delays the onset of the condition and is the first therapy that... Read more »

Twitter sees a surge of fake accounts after changes to policies

Since Elon Musk announced the introduction of the new Twitter Blue subscription service, experts have warned that it could lead to a surge in the number of fake accounts. So far, this... Read more »

Airbnb announces plans to make prices more transparent 

For Airbnb customers, having hidden fees added to the bill is a common complaint. However, the company just announced changes to its policies to address this concern.  Some customers have reported paying... Read more »