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CDC announces plans to cut quarantine period to 7 days 

December 2, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

Throughout the pandemic, the World Health Organization has suggested a 14-day isolation period for confirmed or suspected cases of coronavirus.  But, in a recent announcement, […]

Vulnerable people in England to get free vitamin D supplements 

November 28, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

As part of efforts to combat COVID-19 this winter, three million vulnerable people in England, including elderly and the long-term sick, will be given free […]

Young people more at risk of opioid overdoses involving multiple substances 

November 24, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

Reducing opioid-related fatalities is still a highly important issue in the US. Last year, a study estimated that 49,000 people died in 2017. And, even […]

Home COVID-19 test gets FDA approval 

November 19, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

The first COVID-19 test that can be carried out at home has now been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for consumers in […]

Mortgage applications declining after high demand in the summer 

November 13, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

In the last six months, the number of mortgage applications received by lenders has steadily increased in the US. However, the figures show that the […]

Food delivery and take out services continue to grow in popularity 

November 10, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

During the pandemic, there has been a major shift in the food industry. The biggest shift is that, whilst restaurants have seen a drop in […]

How social media is affecting mental health in the pandemic?

November 6, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

It’s estimated that there are now 3.5 billion social media users worldwide. Social media has transformed the way we communicate, shop, and entertain ourselves.  However, […]

The new FDA regulations for opioid labelling 

October 31, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

Despite health officials focusing most of their attention on the coronavirus pandemic, other areas of public health are still in need of attention. For example, […]

Interest in home improvements continues to rise

October 28, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

During the pandemic, most people have been spending more time in their homes. This has led to an increase in home improvements being carried out […]

California court rules against Uber and Lyft in driver classification case 

October 26, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

According to a decision from the California court of Appeals, Lyft and Uber must class their drivers as employees going forward, rather than contractors.  This […]

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