Heavy periods can lead to big health problems for young women — but many don’t get the help they need

Oct 11, 2022 04:28 am UTC| Health

Many of us have no idea whether or not our period is normal. Its no wonder why, since not only is everyones different, but stigma still keeps many of us from asking questions or discussing what we go through every month...

'Forever chemicals' are everywhere – here's what you need to know about them

Oct 11, 2022 04:25 am UTC| Life Health

Whether youve heard of them before or not, forever chemicals are all around us. Stain-resistant carpets, non-stick pans, mascara and even some food packaging all contain these chemicals. But while these products can be...

Brie, camembert cheese brands recalled due to Listeria

Oct 05, 2022 23:28 pm UTC| Health Economy Business

Old Europe Cheese has issued a voluntary recall of its brie and camembert cheeses as they could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The brie and camembert cheeses were sold under a wide range of...

Bubs Australia to produce goat milk infant formula for Chinese market

Oct 04, 2022 22:51 pm UTC| Business Economy Health Life

Bubs Australia will manufacture and distribute Bubs Chinese-label goat milk infant formula in China according to new Chinese standards. under an agreement with Heilongjiang Ubeite Dairy Group (HUG). The new standards...

Flavored tobacco lures more to smoke: study

Sep 29, 2022 23:48 pm UTC| Health Life Economy Business

Flavored tobacco products lure people to start smoking and influences them to continue with the habit of smoking, a study showed. In a survey of 10,030 people from 13 to 39 years of age conducted by Kim Hee-jin, a...

USDA approves genetically-modified purple tomato

Sep 29, 2022 23:47 pm UTC| Health Science Economy Business

The US Department of Agriculture approved the genetically modified purple tomato to extend its shelf life and boost nutritional quality almost 15 years after its development. According to biochemist Cathie Martin, she...

Rising obesity cases to hamper developing economies says report

Sep 27, 2022 23:33 pm UTC| Health Economy Business

Rising levels of obesity are set to cost the world economy 3.3 percent of GDP by 2060, slowing development in lower-income countries, according to a study published in BMJ Global Health. The conditions currently cost...