Does the gambling industry need tighter regulations?
It’s estimated that the number of adults with a gambling problem has risen by a third in just three years. There were around 430,000 sufferers […]
Public Health
Boots overcharging the NHS: The Scandal
One of the UK’s biggest high street retailers, Boots, is now faced with the accusation that they overcharged the NHS for a specific mouthwash that […]
The Effects of Money Problems On Your Body & Mental Health
Money worries are one of the leading causes of stress, and are a large factor in mental health problems like depression too. Trouble with your […]
Mars Australia announces it’s switching to renewable energy
A newly signed 20 year deal in Australia is set to make the company Mars a carbon neutral company by the year 2020. The company […]
The impact of brexit on the UK’s pharmaceutical industry
There’s still a lot of uncertainty over the impact that brexit will have on the British pharmaceutical industry. The current system, whereby the single European […]
WHO prepares for Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
According to a recent report from the WHO, there has been an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tests have […]
IARC vacancy opens door for agency overhaul
With the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) scheduled to announce its new director this month, the body is at something of a crossroads. […]
How is the rise of global tourism affecting the environment?
Over the last sixty years, the tourism industry has grown from just tens of millions to nearly 700 million in 2004. Across the world, travel […]
NHS error could be to blame for up to 270 deaths
It’s estimated that between 135 and 270 in the UK may of died or had their lives shortened because of an error involving NHS computer […]
FDA scientists report finding high levels glyphosate in food samples
The commonly used weedkiller glyphosate has been subject to a great deal of scrutiny in recent years. Although the evidence is inconclusive, some scientists have […]