CDC announces plans to cut quarantine period to 7 days
Throughout the pandemic, the World Health Organization has suggested a 14-day isolation period for confirmed or suspected cases of coronavirus. But, in a recent announcement, […]
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Vulnerable people in England to get free vitamin D supplements
As part of efforts to combat COVID-19 this winter, three million vulnerable people in England, including elderly and the long-term sick, will be given free […]
Young people more at risk of opioid overdoses involving multiple substances
Reducing opioid-related fatalities is still a highly important issue in the US. Last year, a study estimated that 49,000 people died in 2017. And, even […]
Home COVID-19 test gets FDA approval
The first COVID-19 test that can be carried out at home has now been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for consumers in […]
The new FDA regulations for opioid labelling
Despite health officials focusing most of their attention on the coronavirus pandemic, other areas of public health are still in need of attention. For example, […]
How reliable are fertility tracking apps?
For women trying to get pregnant or those avoiding pregnancy, there are lots of fertility tracking apps and tools available. These claim to accurately predict […]
Coronavirus 90-minute testing kits to be rolled out in the UK
Research shows that one of the best ways of slowing coronavirus cases is contact tracing. But, for this method to be effective, rapid testing and […]
PayPal launches payment service for CVS Pharmacy shoppers
Last week, CVS Pharmacy announced it would become the first retailer in the US to allow consumers to pay with PayPal or Venmo at its […]
Study finds long-term vaping could increase the risk of heart problems
In the last few years, studies have linked e-cigarettes to a number of health risks. The devices, which are designed for smokers or ex-smokers, can […]
Vegan lawsuit against Burger King rejected by judge
Last November, a group of vegans started a lawsuit against Burger King, claiming that its plant-based Impossible Whopper burger was deceptive. The group of seven […]