The meds they bought were toxic. Now Gambian parents seek justice
By Edward McAllister DAKAR Families of 20 Gambian children who died after consuming cough syrups made in India
2023-07-14 17:28
Sasol Slammed by South Africa’s Pollution Regulator Over Lack of Investment
Sasol Ltd. was castigated by South Africa’s national air quality officer for failing to cut pollution as its
2023-07-14 15:23
'Alarming and unprecedented' Irish bird flu warning
Hundreds of seabirds with suspected avian flu have been found dead in recent weeks.
2023-07-14 13:58
Strong U.S. demand eases pressure on Novo to show weight-loss drug's health benefits
By Maggie Fick LONDON Soaring U.S. demand for Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug has reduced the pressure from investors
2023-07-14 13:23
Explainer-What is aspartame and what do the new WHO rulings on cancer and consumption mean?
Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke, chewing gum, yoghurt and other food products, is a
2023-07-14 07:25
Factbox-Agents and substances categorized as carcinogenic to humans
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in products from Coca-Cola's diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum, is the
2023-07-14 07:19
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame "possible carcinogen"; consumption limits unchanged
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON The sweetener aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" but it remains safe to consume at
2023-07-14 06:54
Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest
Cities including Phoenix and El Paso are expected to see an unusually long stretch of intense heat.
2023-07-14 03:21
US govt tells vaccine makers to price updated COVID shots reasonably
(Reuters) -COVID vaccine makers should price their updated shots for the fall at a reasonable rate that would reflect the
2023-07-14 01:58
Senator demands IG inspection into Coast Guard's failure to respond to sex assault claims at academy
The chairwoman of the Senate Commerce Committee called for an inspector general investigation into the US Coast Guard in the wake of revelations of systemic mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the US Coast Guard Academy.
2023-07-14 00:50
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in US
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill, paving the way for millions
2023-07-13 21:48
Britain’s Crisis of Ill Health Costs Treasury £15 Billion
Deteriorating health in Britain is costing the state more than £15 billion ($19.6 billion) a year in higher
2023-07-13 19:56