Fake vaccination survey scams are on the rise
As more people become vaccinated, officials have warned consumers that scams involving fake vaccination surveys are becoming much more common. The surveys typically ask recipients […]
Public Health
The pros and cons of a plant-based diet
It’s estimated that 6% of US consumers now say they’re vegan. This is six times higher than in 2014 when only 1% said they followed […]
Report shows that over 60% of Nestle products are unhealthy
In an internal presentation, food and beverage company Nestle said that over 60% of its products are considered “unhealthy” using the Australian health start rating […]
Rejigging tobacco strategy is essential to Europe’s fight against cancer
Recently-released data from the European Cancer Organisation makes for concerning reading: as the Covid-19 pandemic rocked health systems across the European bloc, 100 million cancer […]
New therapeutics offer fresh hope in fight against Covid-19
In a global first, a US-Australian partnership has reported the development of an antiviral therapy, based on gene-silencing RNA technology, which could directly act against […]
Nestlé’s Wunda ‘milk’ highlights shortcomings of Nutri-Score system
Nestlé’s new alternative ‘milk’ product, made from yellow peas and branded as Wunda, has ruffled feathers among the Italian food and drinks industry. In particular, […]
Study shows that eating more fruit and vegetables could reduce stress
Stress management is a priority for many people. Although it’s a natural response to pressure, over time, chronic stress can lead to poor mental and […]
YouTube launches campaign to encourage young people to have COVID-19 vaccine
YouTube has launched a campaign in the UK alongside the National Health Service (NHS) to encourage young people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The multi-million-pound […]
Japan stays on track for the Tokyo Olympics 2021 amid Covid-19
Three months before the games begin at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, Japan’s Olympic Committee (JOC) released an updated “science and experience-based” playbook, offering […]
Public health group start the campaign against “Instagram for children” app
Protecting kids from the harmful effects of social media is essential. Like other parts of the internet, there are concerns over children being exposed to […]