New Zealand announces how it plans to achieve a smoke-free future 

New Zealand is quickly moving forward with its plans to become a “smoke-free nation”, and has now taken the first step by banning future generations from buying cigarettes.  As part of the... Read more »

The WHO’s aversion to e-cigarettes could prove deadly

One of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) most important meetings was recently held in Geneva, where the future health of millions of people may have been decided on from behind closed doors.... Read more »

World Health Organization plans its response to the new COVID-19 variant 

Following the emergence of the “Omicron” variant of COVID-19, countries have started to implement plans for stopping the spread, such as travel bans and additional social measures.  Now, the WHO and its... Read more »

COVID-19 vaccine mandate suspended by US appeals court 

Following an appeal against the vaccine mandate, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has suspended the mandate.  This news comes after the US government announced the removal... Read more »

Virtual health services could be the future of addiction treatment after the COVID-19 pandemic 

Telehealth services have been on the rise for several years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the speed at which these services are being rolled out to the public.  Experts have predicted... Read more »

Vuse becomes the first e-cigarette to get FDA approval 

In the US, all medical products are regulated by the FDA, including e-cigarettes. Now, the agency has approved an e-cigarette for the first time in its history.  Three products under the Vuse... Read more »

Researchers find high levels of microplastics in babies 

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic found in a variety of industries, including biotechnology, cosmetics, agricultural fertilizers, and washing products. The effects are widely unknown, and despite calls for a ban, some... Read more »

The latest COVID-19 restrictions for restaurants and fast-food chains

Now that most social restrictions have ended, spending at US restaurants and fast-food chains has quickly rebounded from the lows of the pandemic.  In fact, according to data from The NPD Group/CREST,... Read more »

Air pollution could increase the risk of pregnancy complications 

It’s estimated that air pollution causes seven million deaths globally each year. According to WHO data, most people live in areas that exceed the guidelines for the limits on levels of pollutants,... Read more »

The link between healthy habits and happiness 

In recent years, there’s been a shift towards healthier lifestyle choices, like following a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis.  Now, a study by researchers at the University of Kent... Read more »