CDC announces plans to cut quarantine period to 7 days
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, […]
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Vulnerable people in England to get free vitamin D supplements
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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 […]