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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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,…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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Internet retailer Amazon has announced that a number of products containing toxic levels of cadmium and lead will be withdrawn…

5 years ago

Instagram takes steps to remove anti-vaccination posts on platform

The social media site, Instagram, has just announced that it will be blocking anti-vaccination hashtags, as it says they are…

5 years ago