Public Health

Consumers urged to get vaccinated ahead of flu season

Last year’s flu epidemic was one of the worst on record. Although experts say it’s too soon to predict how…

4 years ago

New cystic fibrosis and Alzheimers drug sent for FDA approval

Cystic fibrosis is a progressive disease that causes persistent lung infections and can lead to breathing difficulties. For many years,…

4 years ago

E-cig crisis blurs the distinction between vaping and smoking

The regulatory backlash against vaping brand Juul in the United States has directly impacted the broader tobacco sector, with merger…

4 years ago

Three celebrity Instagram posts promoting weight-loss products banned

Research has shown that social media sites like Facebook and Instagram can cause mental health issues, low self-esteem and body…

5 years ago

Study finds increase in the sale of high-sugar children’s drinks

Childhood obesity continues to be a major concern for many governments. But, despite policies intended to reduce sugar consumption in…

5 years ago

Juul faces lawsuit over advertising practices

After agreeing to stop advertising in the US, e-cigarette manufacturer Juul is facing a lawsuit for the death of a…

5 years ago

Antibiotic resistance in livestock: what are the risks?

For many years, health groups have warned that the increased use of antibiotics in livestock could become a major global…

5 years ago

New York announces ban on the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes

Last week, the US administration said that, following a number of cases of vaping related illnesses, it could ban the…

5 years ago

Protecting the environment: what do consumers think?

Environmental concerns have been high on the agenda for some time. And a new report carried out by data analytics…

5 years ago

US government says it could ban flavoured e-cigarettes

Following concerns over teenagers vaping in the US, the administration has suggested that it could be imposing a ban on…

5 years ago