Public Health

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…

7 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,…

7 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…

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Internet retailer Amazon has announced that a number of products containing toxic levels of cadmium and lead will be withdrawn…

7 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…

7 years ago

How soil damage is contributing to climate change

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the biggest threats to public health. They also undermine food production efforts,…

7 years ago

Will the new FOBT gambling regulations do more harm than good?

With the number of people suffering from gambling addiction continuing to rise, MP’s are looking for new ways to regulate…

8 years ago

UN issues warnings over the threat of climate change and environmental damage

Climate change, pollution, and environmental damage are some of the biggest threats to the public. Yet, with so many countries…

8 years ago

The link between mental health issues and debt

It’s estimated that 1.5 million people in the UK are dealing with mental health issues and debt at the same…

8 years ago

CDC issues warnings over salmonella risks

The CDC announced earlier this week that the latest salmonella outbreak is over. The outbreak affected ground beef in the…

8 years ago