September 12, 2019

Multibillion-Dollar Opioid Drug Maker Purdue Pharma Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Multibillion-dollar opioid drug maker Purdue Pharma has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is facing more than 2,600 lawsuits alleging it helped fuel the deadly opioid epidemic in the United States.
September 11, 2019

France To Propose Pesticide-Free Buffer Zones In Residential Areas

The French government is preparing to legislate for a 5-meter or 10-meter pesticide-free buffer zone around housing areas.
September 10, 2019

Study Describes Omega-3 As The ‘Gold Standard’ In Mental Health Nutrients

The world's largest review of research into nutrient supplementation in people with mental disorders has found omega-3 fatty acids are the most effective supplement for improving mental health.
September 9, 2019

9/11 World Trade Center Exposure Linked To Heart Disease Among New York City Firefighters

A new study of New York City firefighters has found that exposure to 9/11 World Trade Center dust is associated with a significantly increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease.
September 6, 2019

Turmeric May Help With Asthma Control In Children

Powdered turmeric may help with asthma control in children, suggests a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase II clinical trial from Brazil.
September 5, 2019

Hundreds Of Thousands Of People In England Addicted To Prescription Drugs

Hundreds of thousands of people in England are believed to be addicted to prescription drugs. A recent review looked at the use of strong painkillers, antidepressants and sleeping tablets, used by a quarter of adults in England every year.
September 4, 2019

UK Teenager Loses Sight After Living On Diet Of Potato Chips And French Fries

Experts are warning about the dangers of "fussy eating" after a 17-year-old teenager in the UK suffered irreparable sight loss after living on a diet of potato chips and French fries.
September 3, 2019

Los Angeles Times Publishes Opinion Article Criticizing Pharma Industry

The Los Angeles Times recently published a critical opinion article with the headline: Legal judgements against big pharma aren’t enough – Consumers need to change their drug habits.