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New state laws passed to protect patients from staggering medical bills 

February 9, 2022 Robert Lawson 0

In most US states, patients are responsible for their own medical debts. This means that some consumers are left struggling with debt after receiving large […]

5 Ways To Support Your Immune System 

January 11, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

During the winter months, it’s important to support your immune system so you can fight off infections and viruses. Here are five ways to build […]

How has the pandemic affected the development of babies? 

January 7, 2022 Robert Lawson 0

It’s estimated that 116 million babies have been born during the pandemic. So, how has it affected their development? According to a new study, infants […]

What are the symptoms of the Omicron COVID-19 variant? 

December 14, 2021 Claire Robinson 0

Since being initially reported in South Africa, data about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant is now beginning to give researchers a clearer understanding of the […]

Study finds that many consumers are drink driving without realizing 

December 9, 2021 Liz Daunton 0

According to a study by researchers at the University of Cambridge, many consumers are underestimating how much alcohol they have consumed, meaning there may be […]

Pfizer announces the development of experimental COVID-19 treatment 

November 6, 2021 Claire Robinson 0

Less than a day after the UK approved a COVID-19 treatment by Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD), Pfizer has announced that it plans to launch […]

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

October 29, 2021 Consumer and Society 0

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

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

October 18, 2021 Liz Daunton 0

It’s well known that what we eat can impact every aspect of our health. A healthy diet can provide protection against chronic diseases, help the […]

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

October 5, 2021 Howard Crimsen 0

“Micro mobility” products, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, have been getting more popular since 2017. However, this has resulted in an increasing number of […]

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

October 2, 2021 Liz Daunton 0

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

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