Study warns that superbugs could remain after sterilisating gowns
Hospitals in the UK rely on sterilising gowns in order to avoid the spread of deadly superbugs. However, in a new study, it’s been found […]
Public Health
How does thirdhand smoke affect children?
We’re all aware of the dangers of smoking and breathing in secondhand smoke. However, thirdhand smoke – the tobacco residue and chemicals that remain on […]
Study warns consumers that some mattresses could emit harmful chemicals
In a new study, consumers are being warned that certain types of mattresses could be emitting chemicals. The study looked at a range of household […]
UK to extend HPV vaccination program to boys
In the UK, girls aged 12 and 13 are routinely offered the HPV vaccine in schools. Now, in a bid to reduce the number of […]
Consumer group warns that flammable fridges could still be on sale
Despite safety fears, a consumer group in the UK has warned that thousands of fridges that are currently on sale could be flammable. Which? claim […]
San Francisco announces ban on e-cigarettes
Earlier in the year, San Francisco announced that it was planning to ban the sale of e-cigarettes until the devices had been properly investigated by […]
How does the FDA plan to lower the cost of generic drugs?
Ned Sharpless, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has just announced that the agency will be taking steps to improve the development […]
UK announces plans to ban single-use plastics by 2020
Plastic waste is an issue that’s damaging the oceans and the environment. And in a bid to tackle the problem, the British government has announced […]
How does taxing sugary drinks affect consumption?
In 2017, Philadelphia became the second city in the US to introduce a tax on sugary beverages and soda. And the results show that similar […]
Amazon ordered to remove children’s products containing high levels of lead and cadmium
Internet retailer Amazon has announced that a number of products containing toxic levels of cadmium and lead will be withdrawn from its US site. This […]