A new Alzheimer’s drug, which has been labeled “historic” by some experts, could slow the progression of cognitive decline by 27% compared with a placebo. The monoclonal antibody treatment called lecanemab was... Read more »
A temporary suspension on student loan repayments was introduced by Congress to relieve some of the economic burdens on consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. After being extended several times, the scheme has... Read more »
Equifax has admitted that a “coding error” has meant credit score mistakes for millions of people. The company says that anyone affected by this error will be contacted shortly. Millions of consumers... Read more »
Manufacturers in the food industry have had to deal for several weeks with the collateral consequences of the war in Ukraine and the resulting shortages of certain food commodities (notably sunflower oil).... Read more »
Online shopping is a booming industry. In 2020, over two billion people purchased goods or services online, and during the same year, sales surpassed 4.2 trillion U.S. dollars worldwide. However, the number... Read more »
According to the latest figures from the CDC, there have been 1814 cases of monkeypox in the US, and the actual number could be even higher due to delays in testing patients. ... Read more »
Is enough being done to prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths around the world? According to a new study, fatal accidents still pose a huge risk, especially to young people. The study, which... Read more »
A UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has launched an investigation into Amazon’s listings practices after concerns were raised about the company giving an unfair advantage to some sellers on... Read more »
As a record-breaking heatwave continues in Japan, the government has urged people and businesses in Tokyo and the surrounding areas to do whatever they can to reduce electricity consumption, after fears were... Read more »
Deadly heat waves have become more common in recent years. It’s estimated that around 480,000 people die from extreme heat every year globally. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent... Read more »