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At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in past 24 hours as Unwra chief brands Gaza ‘hell on earth’ - as it happened

Head of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says aid distribution points are a ‘sadistic death trap’

The Guardian - UK

Sudan’s children face growing threat of deadly infectious diseases as vaccination rates halve

The country, beset by war, has the world’s lowest rates of vaccination, says the World Health Organization, as global immunisation drive also stalls

The Guardian - UK

The Burnout Escape: Why Extreme Travel Is Becoming the New Mental Health Break

In 2024, the World Health Organization reported a 33% global surge in stress-related illness—more than during the peak of the pandemic.

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UN agencies in dire straits amid threatened US funding cuts - Roll Call

If Congress approves canceling $1 billion in federal funding for the U.N. system, experts say it will exacerbate a financial shortfall.

Roll Call

Will we ever know for sure how COVID-19 began? Not without more data from China, WHO says

An expert group from the World Health Organization failed to find a definitive answer to the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins in its final report.

Euronews

WHO expert group fails to find a definitive answer for how COVID-19 began

An expert group charged by the World Health Organization to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic has found no definitive answer

The Independent UK

Preventing the next pandemic: One Health researcher calls for urgent action

The world is facing daunting health challenges with the rise of zoonotic diseases – infections that are transmissible from animals to humans. These diseases – which include Ebola, avian flu, COVID-19 and HIV – show how the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely connected.

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Younger generations less likely to have dementia, study suggests

Researchers say people born more recently, particularly women, have lower risk at same age as their grandparents

The Guardian - UK

Palestine to raise flag at World Health Organization for first time after historic vote

France and Japan voted in favour of the proposal while Britain abstained

The Independent UK

Why India is unable to meet WHO air quality standards

Despite a growing number of initiatives generating momentum for improving air quality, meeting the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines remains a steep climb for India.

Newslaundry

West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time – what you need to know

For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency.

The Conversation

WHO Chief Begs Israel To Show 'Mercy' In Gaza

Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged Israel to have "mercy" in the Gaza war and insisted peace would be in Israel's own interests.

International Business Times

WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing

On March 20, 2025, members of the World Health Organization adopted the world’s first pandemic agreement, following three years of “intensive negotiations launched by governments in response to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The U.S., however, did not participate, in part because of its intention to withdraw from…

The Conversation

As U.S. abandons the world, China seizes global leadership with staggering $500 million WHO pledge

China is filling the hole the US left.

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Spring Into Youth: How 30 Daily Minutes Outdoors Can Rewind Your Biological Clock

Current public health guidelines, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO), recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate outdoor activity per week to maintain optimal health.

The Independent UK

WHO opens annual assembly as UN health agency faces 'existential crisis' in wake of US funding cuts

The World Health Organization is opening its annual meeting of government ministers and other top envoys facing one of the most serious crises of its 77-year history in the wake of Trump administration funding cuts and plans to withdraw the United States

International Business Times

Pandemic Accord, Tightened Budget On Menu At Big WHO Meet

Next week promises to be a crucial one for the World Health Organization, with member states coming together in Geneva to adopt a landmark pandemic agreement and a slimmed-down budget amid US funding cuts.

The Independent UK

What we know about the controversial sugar substitute found in 6,000 products

Despite decades of use, the safety of aspartame is still the subject of intense scientific and public debate

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Women are drinking more than ever—causing even more detrimental health effects than men

Women in the U.S. have now caught up to men's historically higher drinking habits, placing their health at risk.

Euronews

UNAIDS to slash workforce as funding by United States and other donors disappears

UNAIDS had previously warned that unless support to its HIV efforts are restored soon, more than six million people could die in the next four years.

The Conversation

Aspartame: the artificial sweetener is calorie-free but not risk-free – a nutritionist explains

Sugar — sweet, satisfying, and everywhere. From fresh fruit and honey to processed table sugar and drinks, it sneaks into nearly everything we eat. While delicious, sugar delivers what nutritionists call “empty calories” — energy without any essential nutrients. And with overconsumption linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease…

Al Jazeera

Global health funding faces worst crisis ‘in memory’, WHO chief says

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says contributions have fallen sharply across the board.

The Conversation

From diet to drugs: what really works for long-term weight loss

More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a growing global health crisis. Obesity isn’t just about weight – it’s a powerful risk factor for a range of serious diseases, including type 2 diabetes, kidney…

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A New Era in Non-Surgical Weight Loss: The Technology Behind Adjustable Gastric Balloons

The fight against obesity has become one of the defining healthcare battles of our time. Modern medicine is still trying to keep up. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 people are classified as obese. The world is now facing a structural issue, not just a public health…

Euronews

Countries agree on pandemic treaty to tackle future global health threats

The treaty, which was first proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve preparation and collaboration during future health crises.

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