Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572 million for its role in the opioid crisis
Following a court case against Johnson & Johnson in Oklahoma, a judge has ruled in favour of the state, finding that the company played a […]
Public Health
Are teenagers turning away from cigarettes?
In the last decade, governments around the world have stepped up in their efforts to reduce the number of smokers, like bans on smoking in […]
FDA proposes new legislation for warnings on cigarette boxes
In 2011, US regulators failed to push through legislation that would force tobacco companies to include full-colour images on cigarette boxes. However, the FDA is […]
Report calls for better farming practices to slow global warming
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to the security of our food supply. Rising global temperatures and increased rainfall, along with more extreme […]
Study warns that superbugs could remain after sterilisating gowns
Hospitals in the UK rely on sterilising gowns in order to avoid the spread of deadly superbugs. However, in a new study, it’s been found […]
How does thirdhand smoke affect children?
We’re all aware of the dangers of smoking and breathing in secondhand smoke. However, thirdhand smoke – the tobacco residue and chemicals that remain on […]
Study warns consumers that some mattresses could emit harmful chemicals
In a new study, consumers are being warned that certain types of mattresses could be emitting chemicals. The study looked at a range of household […]
UK to extend HPV vaccination program to boys
In the UK, girls aged 12 and 13 are routinely offered the HPV vaccine in schools. Now, in a bid to reduce the number of […]
Consumer group warns that flammable fridges could still be on sale
Despite safety fears, a consumer group in the UK has warned that thousands of fridges that are currently on sale could be flammable. Which? claim […]
San Francisco announces ban on e-cigarettes
Earlier in the year, San Francisco announced that it was planning to ban the sale of e-cigarettes until the devices had been properly investigated by […]