Public Health

Report shows a 33% reduction in cancer deaths since 1991

A new report released by the American Cancer Society has found that the number of cancer deaths has fallen by…

1 year ago

FDA adds sesame to the official list of major food allergens

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people having anaphylaxis due to sesame. There are…

1 year ago

The tide has turned against Nutri-Score

After years of wrangling, the desire for a harmonized and mandatory foodin the EU remains strong on a…

1 year ago

FDA issues a warning to consumers over supplement health claims

It’s become more common for dietary supplement makers to make bold claims about the health benefits of their products. However,…

1 year ago

Study finds that smoking status and age and the biggest risk factors for cancer

According to a study by researchers from the American Cancer Society, the biggest risk factors for developing any type of…

1 year ago

Are online pharmacies a safe way to get prescription medication?

Online pharmacies are growing in popularity. They can be a cheaper alternative in some cases, and they can also offer…

1 year ago

Study finds that many unsafe toys are still on store shelves despite recalls

A recent investigation by the US PIRG Education Fund has found that, despite high safety standards for children’s toys, not…

1 year ago

Pre-empting new outbreaks in a post-pandemic world

Despite growing economic woes and rare signs of public dissent, China continues to stubbornly cling to a zero-Covid policy at…

1 year ago

Lawsuit filed against L’Oreal after claims that products increase the risk of cancer

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a woman in the US, Jenny Mitchell, after claims that her uterine…

2 years ago

New vaccine for malaria could be rolled out by next year

A new malaria vaccine has been developed by scientists at the University of Oxford. The vaccine, which has been described…

2 years ago