A recent national survey conducted by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has found that 25% of parents find bedtime difficult due to their children experiencing anxiety or troubling... Read more »
The FDA has announced this week that it will prohibit the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products. BVO is a vegetable oil chemically modified with bromine and it’s been... Read more »
Swimming pools are a fun and refreshing way to cool off, especially during hot weather. However, if they’re not maintained properly, they can also be breeding grounds for some types of illnesses.... Read more »
Despite health warnings from a number of health authorities, raw milk, or unpasteurised milk, has been gaining popularity. However, this trend is especially troubling in light of the recent bird flu (H5N1)... Read more »
With heatwaves continuing to affect millions of people, the discomfort of a hot room can lead to restless nights and groggy mornings. However, a few adjustments can help you stay cool and... Read more »
One of the top health officials in the United States has urged the nation to introduce smoking-style warning labels on social media platforms. In an article for the New York Times, Surgeon... Read more »
Earlier this week, the FDA and the Justice Department announced their joint plans to address the ongoing issue of illegal e-cigarette sales. There will be a task force dedicated to addressing this... Read more »
Moderna has reported encouraging results from the final stages of testing its new Covid-flu combination vaccine, mRNA-1083. Describing the trial outcomes as “breakthrough results,” Moderna’s Chief Medical Affairs Officer noted that participants... Read more »
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine to protect older adults from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The vaccine, made by Moderna, is marketed under the name mResvia. This... Read more »
China recently introduced new measures to reduce daily sedentary behaviour in children, which included restrictions on screen time. But has it been successful? According to a UK study, the approach has been... Read more »