Public Health

Study finds that forever chemicals could be present in some children’s products

When shopping for children’s toys, there are still safety risks to consider with some products. Now, a study has found…

2 months ago

WHO advises that sweeteners aren’t ideal for weight loss

Sweeteners like Splenda, Truvia, and Equal are often seen as a good alternative to sugar for weight loss. But, recent…

2 months ago

The link between sleep and weight management

A recent study found that adults need at least seven hours of sleep at night, and getting less than this…

3 months ago

EU Parliament spotlighting Commission’s shadowy dealings with the tobacco industry and Dentsu Tracking

At a critical moment for the EU’s public health agenda, MEPs held a plenary session debate on 8 February to…

3 months ago

US Environmental Protection Agency proposes labeling nine PFAS chemicals as hazardous

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is suggesting the classification of nine PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds) as hazardous, among…

3 months ago

Report finds that many healthcare providers are now charging for emails

It’s pretty common to shoot an email to your doctor when you have a question. However, according to a recent…

3 months ago

EU public health approach needs urgent revamp amid rising obesity’s far-reaching fallout

Facing mounting concern from public health experts, the European Commission hosted a high-level conference on 31 January to assess the…

4 months ago

Sanofi to start offering lower-cost insulin to consumers

In an effort to address the rising concerns over insulin affordability, Sanofi has made a move to offer more accessible…

4 months ago

Why are needle exchange programs so controversial?

Needle exchange programs are designed to provide clean syringes to people who use drugs. But, over the years, they have…

4 months ago

More cases confirmed in salmonella outbreak across 42 states

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that the ongoing salmonella outbreak that’s linked with cantaloupe…

4 months ago