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WHO Releases Global Guidelines on Using Weight Loss Jabs In Treating Obesity, Warns About Supply Shortage

The World Health Organisation says GLP‑1 weight‑loss jabs, originally for diabetes, can also treat obesity.

International Business Times UK

Charming photo of a ladybird on a sunflower among the winners of My Perspective 2025

Entrants from Australia, China, France and the UK take top billing in the 15th Down's Syndrome Association annual international photo awards

Digital Camera World

Canada no longer measles-free after 5,000 cases recorded this year

The outbreak has already led to the deaths of two babies

The Independent UK

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Teenagers are vaping ‘at a much higher rate than adults’, WHO data reveals

Rates of vaping among 13 to 15-year-olds are ‘on average nine times higher than the prevalence among adults’, the World Health Organisation said

The Independent UK

‘Alarming’ number of people vape, global health leaders warn

The World Health Organisation has released estimates on the numbers of people who vape for the first time.

Evening Standard

Voices: Taxes on alcohol and smoking can help countries facing severe aid cuts

COMMENT: The benefits of health taxes are clear, writes the World Health Organisation's Jeremy Farrar. But it requires political courage to invest in all of our futures

The Independent UK

Scandinavians trust international organisations more than rest of Europe - report

Scandinavian countries are among those with the highest levels of trust in international institutions worldwide, and the highest in Europe, with the United Nations and the World Health Organisation ranking as the most trusted.

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Ten children from Gaza arrive in UK for urgent medical care

Officials confirmed the first group of children have arrived in the UK.

Evening Standard

10 children from Gaza arrive in UK for urgent medical care

Officials confirmed the first group of children have arrived in the UK.

The Independent UK

Harry’s foundation makes donation to help children injured in Gaza and Ukraine

Archewell made the grant to coincide with Harry’s visit to the Centre for Blast Injury Studies in London.

Evening Standard

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell foundation donates $500,000 to help children in Gaza and Ukraine

It follows a £1.1 million personal donation made by Harry to BBC Children in Need on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Scientists Reveal Eating Cherries in THIS Way Can Help Prevent Major Illness Affecting 6.7m Americans

New research highlights cherries as a nutrient-packed fruit that may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes if consumed daily.

International Business Times UK

Vaccine sceptic doctor uses Reform conference speech to link king’s cancer to Covid vaccine

Health secretary Wes Streeting criticised the party for allowing Dr Aseem Malhotra to speak

The Independent UK

Ham and bacon sold in Tesco and M&S found to contain cancer-causing chemicals

Cancer Research UK estimates about 13 per cent of the 44,100 cases of bowel cancer diagnosed each year in the UK are linked to eating processed meat

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Over 1,000 aid-seekers killed in Gaza since May, UN human rights office says

In January, Israel banned the main UN organisation delivering aid to Palestinians in Gaza, UNRWA, from operating, claiming the agency turned a blind eye to Hamas members in its ranks.

The Guardian - UK

UK government faces legal action over not evacuating critically ill children from Gaza

Exclusive: Law firm representing three children says failure to facilitate medical evacuations is stark contrast to other conflicts

The Independent UK

Key symptom of the Covid stratus variant as UK cases rise

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Everything travellers to Europe need to know about heatwave safety and your holiday rights

Holiday hotspots across the continent sweltered with temperature highs near 40C over the weekend

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Fact-checking viral claims that WHO just listed the contraceptive pill as a carcinogen

TikTok is being flooded with claims that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed the pill as a 'class one carcinogen'. Euroverify fact-checks.

The Independent UK

How ‘exercise snacking’ can slash risk of diseases in just a few minutes

Doing short bursts of high-intensity exercise can help counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle

The Independent UK

The one-minute exercise that can slash your risk of heart disease

Taking short breaks to do high-intensity exercise throughout the day can help counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle

The Conversation

‘Active breaks’ can combat the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, but what kind of exercise is best?

Technological advances and the habits of modern life have drastically reduced levels of physical activity around the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) now warns that inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are one of the main risk factors for health problems and premature death.

International Business Times UK

What Does The New Covid Strain Spreading Across The UK Mean For Travellers This Summer?

A new covid strain rapidly spreading across the globe has got UK travellers questioning whether their summer plans will be affected.

The Independent UK

First cases of Covid variant NB.1.8.1 detected in England as virus spreads across UK

Thirteen cases of Omicron variant NB.1.8.1 have now been recorded across England, according to the UKHSA

The Independent UK

A ‘groundbreaking’ pandemic agreement for tackling disease outbreaks has been agreed. What does it mean?

ANALYSIS: Negotiations to ensure richer countries share vaccines and drugs with poorer countries during health emergencies had threatened to derail negotiations, writes Rachel Schraer

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