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The Who announces Durham date on first UK tour in six years

New tour with orchestra will be 'very special for me' says Roger Daltrey as he, Pete Townshend and band prepare to rock cities they haven't played in for decades

Chronicle Live · Jan 30, 2023

Does the Best Workout Exist? Exercise Scientists All Agree on One Thing

Researchers are increasingly understanding how exercise affects the body and, in doing so, finding smarter ways for people to exercise smarter.

Inverse · Jan 30, 2023

WHO: COVID Remains a Public Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that COVID-19 continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, its highest form of alert. The pandemic was likely in a "transition point" that continues to need careful management to "mitigate the potential negative consequences", the agency added in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023

Children and teens aren't doing enough physical activity - new study sounds a health warning

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It’s also associated with chronic illness and disability. Recent research estimates that the world could see close to half a billion new cases of major chronic diseases by 2030 if people don’t get more active. Regular physical activity helps to…

The Conversation · Jan 29, 2023

9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night

Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world. Here's a look at the World Health Organization's current list of pathogens with pandemic potential.

WEKU · Jan 29, 2023

WHO advising governments to stockpile medicines for 'nuclear emergencies' after the EU's latest warning on Putin

Many countries are underprepared, according to the document which advises how to treat radiation and nuclear exposure.

Fortune · Jan 27, 2023

100 million Nigerians are at risk of neglected tropical diseases: what the country is doing about it

Neglected tropical diseases are a group of communicable diseases found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They are classified as “neglected” because they have received little or no attention in terms of prevention and control for several decades. The World Health Organization guides the way they are identified…

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2023

Malawi cholera death toll passes 1,000 as outbreak spreads

Cases have risen to 30,621, the highest on record, as Malawi suffers its worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023

Tony Christie's heartbreaking admission as he breaks silence on dementia diagnosis

Legendary singer Tony Christie - who's best known for hits like (Is This the Way to) Amarillo - speaks in detail for the first time about his recent dementia diagnosis

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023

WHO head ‘very concerned’ about rising COVID deaths ahead of meeting to end—or extend—global public health emergency

“While clearly we’re in better shape than we were three years ago when the pandemic hit, the global collective response is once again under strain,” he said at a Tuesday news conference.

Fortune · Jan 24, 2023