Public Health

New state laws passed to protect patients from staggering medical bills

In most US states, patients are responsible for their own medical debts. This means that some consumers are left struggling…

5 years ago

5 Ways To Support Your Immune System

During the winter months, it’s important to support your immune system so you can fight off infections and viruses. Here…

5 years ago

How has the pandemic affected the development of babies?

It’s estimated that 116 million babies have been born during the pandemic. So, how has it affected their development? According…

5 years ago

What are the symptoms of the Omicron COVID-19 variant?

Since being initially reported in South Africa, data about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant is now beginning to give researchers…

5 years ago

Study finds that many consumers are drink driving without realizing

According to a study by researchers at the University of Cambridge, many consumers are underestimating how much alcohol they have…

5 years ago

Pfizer announces the development of experimental COVID-19 treatment

Less than a day after the UK approved a COVID-19 treatment by Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD), Pfizer has announced…

5 years ago

Harm reduction gains traction, but vaping still a blind spot for many

With Canada’s opioid crisis leading to a tragic uptick in overdose deaths, momentum is now building among policymakers and public…

5 years ago

How the rise of “ultra-processed” food consumption is affecting our health

It’s well known that what we eat can impact every aspect of our health. A healthy diet can provide protection…

5 years ago

A rising number of e-scooter and hoverboard-related injuries are being reported

“Micro mobility” products, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, have been getting more popular since 2017. However, this has resulted…

5 years ago

The new COVID-19 treatment that could reduce the risk of hospitalization

Merck has just announced its new oral COVID-19 treatment, which is designed to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death.…

5 years ago