Public Health

First treatment for smallpox approved in the US

Thanks to vaccination efforts, smallpox was eradicated in 1980. However, following concerns that it could be used in a bioterror…

8 years ago

Parents concerned Aptamil baby milk could be causing illnesses

One of Danone’s products, Aptamil baby milk, has been subject to scrutiny in the past weeks over claims that changes…

8 years ago

Starbucks announces 5p charge on disposable cups to cut down on waste

In a bid to cut down on plastic waste, the coffee chain Starbucks has recently announced that all its branches…

8 years ago

Valsartan recalled in 22 countries due to failed quality standards

Valsartan is commonly used to control patients blood pressure and helps to prevent heart failure. However, the drug is now…

8 years ago

Frozen vegetables recalled over listeria risk

Following the recent outbreak of listeria in Europe, a number of major UK supermarkets have announced that they will have…

8 years ago

The latest victory for advocates of plain packaged cigarettes

In a new “landmark victory” at the World Trade Organisation, Australia has won a case which was put forward against…

8 years ago

FDA has approved the first cannabis-based drug for epilepsy

For the first time, the FDA has announced that it will be approving a cannabis-based drug for use in the…

8 years ago

How can we protect children from the dangers of social media?

The age that children are starting their own social media accounts is getting lower every year. According to a report…

8 years ago

Government proposals to tackle childhood obesity

As part of a government initiative to deal with the ongoing childhood obesity crisis, the sale of energy drinks in…

8 years ago

Consumer group finds faulty carbon monoxide alarms for sale in the UK

There are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning every year in the UK, which cause around 50 deaths and…

8 years ago