May 27, 2019

New Analysis Exposes Drug Industry Funding Of UK Patient Organizations

NEWS Between 2012 and 2016 the drug industry donated over £57 million to UK patient organizations, a new analysis reveals. COMMENT Just as it does in most […]
May 24, 2019

Diabetes In Pregnancy Linked To Vitamin D Deficiency

NEWS Maternal vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes, according to a new study. COMMENT With diabetes in pregnancy raising the […]
May 23, 2019

Worldwide Study Finds Hundreds Of Rivers Containing Dangerous Levels Of Antibiotics

NEWS In the largest global study of its kind, researchers examined 711 river sites in 72 countries and found antibiotics in two-thirds of them. COMMENT Pharmaceutical […]
May 22, 2019

Leading British Scientist Urges Everyone To Take Vitamin D Supplements

NEWS One of Britain’s leading scientists says the case for everyone taking vitamin D supplements is now overwhelming. COMMENT Vitamin D deficiency is now a major […]
May 21, 2019

Organic Movement Has Allowed Big Food Too Much Influence

NEWS A group of organic farmers say the organic movement has ceded too much power to the big food multinationals, who are now trying to dilute […]
May 20, 2019

Artificial Intelligence Diagnoses Lung Cancer

NEWS Artificial intelligence is better than specialist doctors at diagnosing lung cancer, a US study suggests. COMMENT There is no doubt that technology will play an […]
May 17, 2019

Protesters Gather Worldwide For Annual March Against Bayer-Monsanto

NEWS Protesters recently gathered across France and in over 30 cities worldwide to march against the activities of Bayer-Monsanto and other agrochemical giants. COMMENT In recent […]
May 16, 2019

Demands For Prominent Warnings To Be Added To Powerful Asthma Drug

NEWS The makers of Montelukast, a powerful asthma medication that can trigger hallucinations, night terrors and suicidal thoughts, could be forced to put prominent warnings on the […]