Public Health

How Much Is Diabetes Costing Employers?

With an estimated 9.4% of the US population having diabetes, and figures continuing to rise, what impact is it having…

9 years ago

Bill Gates To Invest $50 Million In Alzheimer’s Research

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced in a press release that he will invest $50 million in the Dementia Discovery…

9 years ago

The Rising Cost of US Healthcare

Healthcare spending in the US is the highest in the world, and is continuing to increase. According to research, spending…

9 years ago

Endo Pharmaceuticals Sued Over Controversial Opioid

Endo Pharmaceuticals, the company who make the controversial opioid painkiller “Opana ER”, are being sued in Kentucky for fraud and…

9 years ago

Study Shows Potential Link Between Sugar and Cancer

A research project into how the Warburg effect, a phenomenon which causes cancer cells to break down sugar, has confirmed…

9 years ago

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Now Available for Prescription

The State of Pennsylvania is the next state to pass its own form of legislation regulating the use of medically…

9 years ago

Pesticides Linked To Reduced Fertility In Women

New research has shocked the nation with the focus now back on pesticides. The question we’re faced with now is…

9 years ago

NHS Looks to Cut Services for Obese Patients and Smokers

We’re all aware of the massive cost of obesity and smoking on society – both financially and to our health…

9 years ago

Marburg Outbreak Hits Eastern Uganda

The latest place to be hit hard with an outbreak of Marburg fever is eastern Uganda. Currently they’ve sought aid…

9 years ago

FDA Releases Licorice Candy Warning for Halloween

WASHINGTON -- The United States Food and Drug Administration has released a warning related to pregnant mothers eating licorice candy…

9 years ago