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 trend is especially troubling in light of the recent bird flu (H5N1)... Read more »

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 groggy mornings.  However, a few adjustments can help you stay cool and... Read more »

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 social media platforms.  In an article for the New York Times, Surgeon... Read more »

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 e-cigarette sales.  There will be a task force dedicated to addressing this... Read more »

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 outcomes as “breakthrough results,” Moderna’s Chief Medical Affairs Officer noted that participants... Read more »

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).  The vaccine, made by Moderna, is marketed under the name mResvia. This... Read more »

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 it been successful? According to a UK study, the approach has been... Read more »

CDC reports second case of bird flu in Michigan 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that bird flu, which has spread to affect farm animals and some dairy products, has now infected two humans. The first case... Read more »

Florida approves law change on where c-sections can be performed 

Florida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals after a private equity-owned physicians group argued the change would reduce costs and provide pregnant women... Read more »

Experts recommend reducing the age for breast cancer screening 

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its breast cancer screening guidelines, now recommending that screenings start at age 40 and take place every two years until they are... Read more »