Report shows NHS online services ares failing to keep patients safe
A new report released by The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned that nearly half of all NHS online health services in the UK are […]
Public Health
HERCULES signals hope for rare disease patients
The first sign of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in the approximately 50,000 boys unlucky enough to have it is a delay in motor milestones. This […]
Are heat not burn products really harmless?
“Heat not burn” products are predicted to be the next big thing in the tobacco industry. IQOS, which is made by the same manufacturers as […]
Over 300,000 NHS patients were wrongly accused of fraud last year
Fraudulent free prescription claims cost the NHS millions every year. The authority carried out random checks, resulting in a fine of up to £100 for […]
Flu epidemic has highlighted the need for new drugs and vaccines
The 2017 – 2018 flu season has been one of the most severe we’ve seen in decades. The rates of infections has been much higher […]
Is there a link between payday loans and poor health?
The payday loan industry has boomed in the last two decades. The interest on these types of loans, which are typically taken out by those […]
Lab grown meat could be on sale within a year
Laboratory grown meat, or “clean meat”, can be made from stem cells and harvested via a biopsy from living livestock. Environmentalists believe this type of […]
Alabama could be the next state to ban smoking in cars with children
In light of the ongoing concerns over the health effects of passive smoking, especially for children, the state of Alabama is due to vote on […]
Will the recent CDC cuts put the public at risk?
The Center of Global health was introduced to work to prevent and respond to the outbreak of dangerous diseases across the world. It currently operates […]
Report shows NHS medication errors are putting patients at risk
A new government report has shown that the NHS in England is making millions of errors every year, which could be a contributing factor for […]