Public Health

Study: Low emission zone hasn’t improved child lung health

Low emission zones were introduced in London in 2008. However, a recent study has shown that despite improving air quality,…

8 years ago

FDA release new proposals for reducing rates of teenagers vaping

E-cigarettes are recommended as a tool for adults who are trying to stop smoking. However, there have been warnings in…

8 years ago

First FDA approved cannabis-based medication now available for patients

The FDA approved the first cannabis-based medication for epilepsy earlier in the year. The drug, Epidiolex, is an oral solution…

8 years ago

The latest US food recalls

Whether it’s meat, poultry, salad, vegetables, or any other type of food, products that are contaminated in certain bacterias can…

8 years ago

Anti-smoking campaign under fire

With declining smoking rates in the UK, the e-cigarette industry has been steadily growing. Major producers are often running campaigns,…

8 years ago

Is meat-free really healthier?

Meat-free alternatives to meat products are growing in popularity. The main selling point of these products being that they are…

8 years ago

Is social media damaging our mental health?

Social media sites claim to offer plenty of benefits to their users. For example, Facebook market their service as allowing…

8 years ago

Will electric cars ever replace petrol?

According to a new report, electric cars could produce around half the emissions of a fuel powered vehicle over their…

8 years ago

How parents can manage their child’s screen time

According to a survey, 91% of children in the US aged 2 to 17 regularly play video games. These figures…

8 years ago

Shops that sell Juul and flavoured e-cigarettes to children are being threatened by the FDA

On Wednesday, the head of the US Food and Drug Administration condemned the behaviour of Juul and other e-cigarette manufacturers,…

8 years ago