Public Health

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572 million for its role in the opioid crisis

Following a court case against Johnson & Johnson in Oklahoma, a judge has ruled in favour of the state, finding…

7 years ago

Are teenagers turning away from cigarettes?

In the last decade, governments around the world have stepped up in their efforts to reduce the number of smokers,…

7 years ago

FDA proposes new legislation for warnings on cigarette boxes

In 2011, US regulators failed to push through legislation that would force tobacco companies to include full-colour images on cigarette…

7 years ago

Report calls for better farming practices to slow global warming

Climate change is one of the biggest threats to the security of our food supply. Rising global temperatures and increased…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 years ago