Public Health

Coca Cola Increases Its Prices Ahead Of Sugar Tax

As fizzy drinks manufacturers in the UK prepare for the sugar tax to be introduced in April, Coca Cola has…

6 years ago

Could Banning The Sale Of Codeine Help The Opioid Crisis?

Both the US and many European countries have already banned the sale of over the counter codeine products, and the…

6 years ago

The FDA Critics Force For New Guidance To The Food Industry Over Recall Disputes

The FDA has been pressured to issue brand new guidance to the food industry about what it will and will…

6 years ago

Waitrose Bans The Sale Of Energy Drinks To Under-16s

Energy drinks like Red Bull which contain high levels of caffeine are becoming increasingly popular. Even though guidelines recommend that…

6 years ago

NHS Hospitals Make Record Profits From Car Parks

Newly released figures show that NHS hospitals across the UK made record profits this year from its car parks, reporting…

6 years ago

Boots Criticised Over Price Of Emergency Contraception

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) launched a campaign earlier in the year challenging the prices that Boots, one of…

6 years ago

Should Supermarkets and Manufacturers Pay for Plastic Recycling?

Plastic recycling is an ongoing environmental concern. In light of this, the UK Environmental and Audit Committee has released a…

6 years ago

Doctor Faces Charges Over Prescription Opiods

The misuse of opiods is an ongoing public health concern, and a doctor in Pennsylvania is the latest to be…

6 years ago

New Warning Released Over “Killer Car Seats”

Car seats are supposed to keep your children safe, not put them in danger. But according to new tests and…

6 years ago

Tax On Meat Could Reduce Emissions And Improve Public Health

Meat consumption is growing globally, and the livestock industry is thought to cause 15% of all gas emissions which is…

6 years ago