Will the recent CDC cuts put the public at risk?
The Center of Global health was introduced to work to prevent and respond to the outbreak of dangerous diseases across the world. It currently operates […]
Month: February 2018
Report shows NHS medication errors are putting patients at risk
A new government report has shown that the NHS in England is making millions of errors every year, which could be a contributing factor for […]
Campaigners try to politicize European decision-making
The environmental lobby group, Pesticide Action Network (PAN), has published a new report in which it claims that 90% of EU-instigated pesticide authorization tests are […]
New warnings that the number rental repossessions is set to rise
There’s been a sharp rise in the number of people in the UK choosing to rent properties rather than buying them in the last few […]
Flu vaccine has shown to be less effective this season
This year’s flu crisis has been the worst we’ve seen for some years, and the official advice remains that vaccination is the best way to […]
Growing number of children buying prescription drugs on social media
The drug Xanax is available over the counter in the US, and is commonly used to treat anxiety. However, in the UK it’s only available […]
New report highlights the need for reforms in the marketing and sale of opioids
As part of the ongoing investigations into the marketing and sales practices of opioid manufacturers, a new report has shown an alarming trend of companies […]
Charges being made against Barclays Bank over fraud allegations
The Serious Fraud Agency (SFO) has announced that it will be pressing charges against Barclays Bank over allegations of fraud. The allegations were initially made […]
NHS computer systems could be responsible for hundreds of deaths each year
The NHS uses computers across its network for various reasons, including storing patient records, making appointments and for running medical equipment like dialysis machines and […]
Could heat-not-burn spell an end to vaping?
If the big guns in the tobacco industry are to be believed, heat-not-burn products are the next big thing in the industry. They sound too […]