Public Health

Pfizer announces the development of experimental COVID-19 treatment

Less than a day after the UK approved a COVID-19 treatment by Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD), Pfizer has announced…

2 years ago

Harm reduction gains traction, but vaping still a blind spot for many

With Canada’s opioid crisis leading to a tragic uptick in overdose deaths, momentum is now building among policymakers and public…

3 years ago

How the rise of “ultra-processed” food consumption is affecting our health

It’s well known that what we eat can impact every aspect of our health. A healthy diet can provide protection…

3 years ago

A rising number of e-scooter and hoverboard-related injuries are being reported

“Micro mobility” products, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, have been getting more popular since 2017. However, this has resulted…

3 years ago

The new COVID-19 treatment that could reduce the risk of hospitalization

Merck has just announced its new oral COVID-19 treatment, which is designed to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death.…

3 years ago

Instagram pauses its “Instagram for kids” project

In a surprise announcement, Instagram said in a blog post this week that it will be pausing further developments on…

3 years ago

Existing drugs offer promising new weapons in fight against Covid-19

A large-scale clinical trial at Canada’s McMaster University has offered some encouraging news in the fight against Covid-19. After testing…

3 years ago

The link between reducing opioid prescriptions and mental health problems

During the opioid epidemic, reducing overdose fatalities has been the main priority for public health campaigners. However, a new study…

3 years ago

Oculus recalls Quest 2 VR headset padding

Oculus, which is one of the biggest virtual reality headset manufacturers globally, has issued a recall for the foam padding…

3 years ago

Sunscreens recalled due to benzene contamination

On Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson announced that it is now recalling two of its most popular aerosol-based sunscreen products -…

3 years ago