Study: Low emission zone hasn’t improved child lung health
Low emission zones were introduced in London in 2008. However, a recent study has shown that despite improving air quality, the number of children with […]
Public Health
FDA release new proposals for reducing rates of teenagers vaping
E-cigarettes are recommended as a tool for adults who are trying to stop smoking. However, there have been warnings in the last few years that […]
First FDA approved cannabis-based medication now available for patients
The FDA approved the first cannabis-based medication for epilepsy earlier in the year. The drug, Epidiolex, is an oral solution used to treat certain types […]
The latest US food recalls
Whether it’s meat, poultry, salad, vegetables, or any other type of food, products that are contaminated in certain bacterias can make consumers sick. The latest […]
Anti-smoking campaign under fire
With declining smoking rates in the UK, the e-cigarette industry has been steadily growing. Major producers are often running campaigns, encouraging smokers to switch. And […]
Is meat-free really healthier?
Meat-free alternatives to meat products are growing in popularity. The main selling point of these products being that they are a “healthier” option. But are […]
Is social media damaging our mental health?
Social media sites claim to offer plenty of benefits to their users. For example, Facebook market their service as allowing people to “connect and share […]
Will electric cars ever replace petrol?
According to a new report, electric cars could produce around half the emissions of a fuel powered vehicle over their lifetime. If these figures are […]
How parents can manage their child’s screen time
According to a survey, 91% of children in the US aged 2 to 17 regularly play video games. These figures are on the rise, with […]
Shops that sell Juul and flavoured e-cigarettes to children are being threatened by the FDA
On Wednesday, the head of the US Food and Drug Administration condemned the behaviour of Juul and other e-cigarette manufacturers, telling those companies that they […]