Health

Survey finds that anxiety is affecting children’s sleep

A recent national survey conducted by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has found that 25% of…

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FDA announces ban on the use of brominated vegetable oil in food products

The FDA has announced this week that it will prohibit the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products.…

1 year ago

Common swimming pool illnesses and how to protect yourself

Swimming pools are a fun and refreshing way to cool off, especially during hot weather. However, if they’re not maintained…

1 year ago

Health authorities issue a warning about the health risks of raw milk

Despite health warnings from a number of health authorities, raw milk, or unpasteurised milk, has been gaining popularity. However, this…

1 year ago

How to sleep better during a heatwave

With heatwaves continuing to affect millions of people, the discomfort of a hot room can lead to restless nights and…

1 year ago

Health official calls for health warnings on social media to protect teenagers’ mental health

One of the top health officials in the United States has urged the nation to introduce smoking-style warning labels on…

1 year ago

FDA announces a new crackdown on illegal e-cigarettes

Earlier this week, the FDA and the Justice Department announced their joint plans to address the ongoing issue of illegal…

1 year ago

Moderna’s combined Flu and COVID vaccine shows positive results in trials

Moderna has reported encouraging results from the final stages of testing its new Covid-flu combination vaccine, mRNA-1083.  Describing the trial…

1 year ago

FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for RSV

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine to protect older adults from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). …

1 year ago

Has China’s new approach to reducing sedentary behaviour in children worked?

China recently introduced new measures to reduce daily sedentary behaviour in children, which included restrictions on screen time. But has…

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