Investigation in e-coli outbreak continues
The latest outbreak of e-coli has affected sixty-two people in sixteen US states. Of these, twenty-five were hospitalised. Additionally, there were a number of cases […]
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How will the FDA shutdown affect consumer safety?
It’s estimated that, due to a government shutdown, around 41% of FDA staff are currently not working. According to the agency, the operations are to […]
Children and social media: a mental health crisis?
Social media can be a great way of connecting and keeping in touch with friends and family. But, there have been a number of warnings […]
NHS medical staff raise concerns over funding this winter
A recent survey carried out by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has shown that a substantial number of NHS staff do not believe they […]
CMA raises concerns over PayPal’s takeover of iZettle
According to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), PayPal’s takeover of iZettle is a competition concern. The watchdog have warned that PayPal “could face insufficient […]
Why aren’t parents getting their children vaccinated against flu?
According to a report, which was published by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, it’s estimated that 34% of parents in the US will most likely […]
Cigarette packaging in the US will now include “corrective statements”, due to court order
As a result of a 1999 lawsuit, cigarette packets in the US will soon need to display a “corrective statement”. The court order is a […]
First FDA approved cannabis-based medication now available for patients
The FDA approved the first cannabis-based medication for epilepsy earlier in the year. The drug, Epidiolex, is an oral solution used to treat certain types […]
Is meat-free really healthier?
Meat-free alternatives to meat products are growing in popularity. The main selling point of these products being that they are a “healthier” option. But are […]
How to sift out fake health news?
While the Internet provides a rich repository of data on everything from the best new film releases to the hottest holiday destinations, when it comes […]