Anti-smoking campaign under fire
With declining smoking rates in the UK, the e-cigarette industry has been steadily growing. Major producers are often running campaigns, encouraging smokers to switch. And […]
Public Health
Is meat-free really healthier?
Meat-free alternatives to meat products are growing in popularity. The main selling point of these products being that they are a “healthier” option. But are […]
Is social media damaging our mental health?
Social media sites claim to offer plenty of benefits to their users. For example, Facebook market their service as allowing people to “connect and share […]
Will electric cars ever replace petrol?
According to a new report, electric cars could produce around half the emissions of a fuel powered vehicle over their lifetime. If these figures are […]
How parents can manage their child’s screen time
According to a survey, 91% of children in the US aged 2 to 17 regularly play video games. These figures are on the rise, with […]
Shops that sell Juul and flavoured e-cigarettes to children are being threatened by the FDA
On Wednesday, the head of the US Food and Drug Administration condemned the behaviour of Juul and other e-cigarette manufacturers, telling those companies that they […]
FDA announces Nuplazid isn’t subject to “new or unexpected safety findings”
Following a safety review, the FDA have announced that the drug Nuplazid isn’t subject to any “new or unexpected safety findings”. However, they did find […]
Lidl take steps to reduce plastic waste
In the last few years, there’s been an increasing amount of focus on the amount of packaging companies are using, and the effect it’s having […]
Are plain cigarette packets effective in reducing smoking rates?
Australia was the first country in the world to introduce plain packaged cigarettes in 2012. And despite various legal challenges, it looks as though the […]
How can the UK tackle health inequality?
In the last ten years in the UK, the main strategy for combating obesity and unhealthy lifestyles has been by focusing on education. Although education […]