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 »

Why more shoppers are now embracing secondhand shopping

Secondhand shopping is rapidly emerging as a fresh approach for both buying and saving, and we can attribute this shift, at least in part, to inflation.  Inflation has ushered in a wave... Read more »

FDA considers an application for at-home flu vaccine approval

On Tuesday, AstraZeneca announced that the US Food and Drug Administration is currently reviewing an application regarding the possibility of allowing self-administration of the nasal spray flu vaccine, FluMist.  Since its introduction... Read more »

Figures show a growing crisis of homelessness in England 

According to recent data, homelessness in England has surged by 6.8% compared to the previous year, with a significant number of people placed in temporary housing. The new data comes from the... Read more »

The number of overdoses is still rising, according to recent data 

Following the news that Narcan will soon be available over-the-counter in US pharmacies, new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 2023 is set to have even... Read more »

FDA considers whether to remove over-the-counter allergy medicines from pharmacies 

Phenylephrine is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter and cold medications, including Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, Sudafed PE, Tylenol Cold and Flu Severe Day & Night, and Vicks Sinex. But, these products... Read more »