How does the FDA plan to lower the cost of generic drugs?
Ned Sharpless, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has just announced that the agency will be taking steps to improve the development […]
Public Health
UK announces plans to ban single-use plastics by 2020
Plastic waste is an issue that’s damaging the oceans and the environment. And in a bid to tackle the problem, the British government has announced […]
How does taxing sugary drinks affect consumption?
In 2017, Philadelphia became the second city in the US to introduce a tax on sugary beverages and soda. And the results show that similar […]
Amazon ordered to remove children’s products containing high levels of lead and cadmium
Internet retailer Amazon has announced that a number of products containing toxic levels of cadmium and lead will be withdrawn from its US site. This […]
Instagram takes steps to remove anti-vaccination posts on platform
The social media site, Instagram, has just announced that it will be blocking anti-vaccination hashtags, as it says they are being used to spread “verifiably […]
How soil damage is contributing to climate change
Climate change and environmental damage are two of the biggest threats to public health. They also undermine food production efforts, which has a negative impact […]
Will the new FOBT gambling regulations do more harm than good?
With the number of people suffering from gambling addiction continuing to rise, MP’s are looking for new ways to regulate the industry and protect the […]
UN issues warnings over the threat of climate change and environmental damage
Climate change, pollution, and environmental damage are some of the biggest threats to the public. Yet, with so many countries being slow to take action, […]
The link between mental health issues and debt
It’s estimated that 1.5 million people in the UK are dealing with mental health issues and debt at the same time. And in a recent […]
CDC issues warnings over salmonella risks
The CDC announced earlier this week that the latest salmonella outbreak is over. The outbreak affected ground beef in the US, which was recalled. However, […]