Public Health

Is there a link between payday loans and poor health?

The payday loan industry has boomed in the last two decades. The interest on these types of loans, which are…

6 years ago

Lab grown meat could be on sale within a year

Laboratory grown meat, or “clean meat”, can be made from stem cells and harvested via a biopsy from living livestock.…

6 years ago

Alabama could be the next state to ban smoking in cars with children

In light of the ongoing concerns over the health effects of passive smoking, especially for children, the state of Alabama…

6 years ago

Will the recent CDC cuts put the public at risk?

The Center of Global health was introduced to work to prevent and respond to the outbreak of dangerous diseases across…

6 years ago

Report shows NHS medication errors are putting patients at risk

A new government report has shown that the NHS in England is making millions of errors every year, which could…

6 years ago

Flu vaccine has shown to be less effective this season

This year’s flu crisis has been the worst we’ve seen for some years, and the official advice remains that vaccination…

6 years ago

Growing number of children buying prescription drugs on social media

The drug Xanax is available over the counter in the US, and is commonly used to treat anxiety. However, in…

6 years ago

New report highlights the need for reforms in the marketing and sale of opioids

As part of the ongoing investigations into the marketing and sales practices of opioid manufacturers, a new report has shown…

6 years ago

NHS computer systems could be responsible for hundreds of deaths each year

The NHS uses computers across its network for various reasons, including storing patient records, making appointments and for running medical…

6 years ago

Lactalis Infant Milk Powder Could Have Been Contaminated For Over a Decade

Following their global recall last year, the dairy giant Lactalis has issued further warnings to consumers over the safety of…

6 years ago