Public Health

Report finds that many healthcare providers are now charging for emails

It’s pretty common to shoot an email to your doctor when you have a question. However, according to a recent…

3 years ago

EU public health approach needs urgent revamp amid rising obesity’s far-reaching fallout

Facing mounting concern from public health experts, the European Commission hosted a high-level conference on 31 January to assess the…

3 years ago

Sanofi to start offering lower-cost insulin to consumers

In an effort to address the rising concerns over insulin affordability, Sanofi has made a move to offer more accessible…

3 years ago

Why are needle exchange programs so controversial?

Needle exchange programs are designed to provide clean syringes to people who use drugs. But, over the years, they have…

3 years ago

More cases confirmed in salmonella outbreak across 42 states

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that the ongoing salmonella outbreak that’s linked with cantaloupe…

3 years ago

CDC warns consumers about the risks of missing vaccinations

The CDC has called for consumers to get vaccinated, talking about the urgent need for an increase in vaccination coverage…

3 years ago

Tips for eating out safely when you have allergies

Managing food allergies while eating out can be daunting. However, there are ways to make it as safe as possible.…

3 years ago

Sharp rise in weight loss drug overdoses reported by poison control centers

Poison control centers across the US have reported a surge in calls related to semaglutide, an injectable medication prescribed for…

3 years ago

EU must change tack as growing poverty undermines response to obesity crisis

Coming off of three gruelling years of economic downturn, EU citizens have made themselves loud and clear on their priorities…

3 years ago

How dangerous is air pollution from coal-fired plants?

Pollution levels are now at a record high, which is having a huge impact on people’s health. However, a new…

3 years ago