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Measles: global increase in cases likely driven by COVID pandemic

A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef warns that there could be a significant increase in the number of measles cases around the world. More than 17,000 cases have already been reported globally in January and February, an increase of nearly 80% from the 9,665 cases reported…

The Conversation

Everything we know about new Omicron Covid sub-variant surging in South Africa

The new sub-variant of Covid-19 is known as BA.4 and is reportedly becoming the dominant threat in South Africa, with a handful of cases reported outside the country so far

Daily Mirror

Recombinant COVID variants: What is Omicron XE?

When large volumes of two viruses that are genetically linked circulate, there’s a risk of a new ‘hybrid’ virus forming.

Al Jazeera

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Symptoms of childhood hepatitis as severe condition continues to spread

Health officials are continuing to look into several possible causes of the surge

Wales Online

Measles 'epidemic' warning after fall in vaccine uptake - symptoms parents should look out for

The World Health Organisation has raised concerns that a dip in vaccination uptake during the Covid pandemic could be behind a rise in measles cases

Chronicle Live

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK

Britain on course to become fattest country in Europe

A World Health Organisation report revealed 64% of UK adults are overweight, including 28% categorised as obese.

Daily Record

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Obesity rates increase to ‘epidemic’ level in Europe, WHO warns

Most Europeans are overweight and rising rates of obesity threaten to undermine the region’s reputation for having a population that’s thinner on average than Americans, a new report showed.

Tribune News Service

Britain could become fattest nation in Europe due to takeaways addiction, report says

The World Health Organisation’s latest report on obesity in the continent shows 64% of UK adults are overweight, including 28% who are obese. It puts Britain as the fattest nation in Western Europe

Daily Mirror

India releases 2020 death data ahead of WHO COVID mortality study it objects

India registered about 475,000 more total deaths in 2020 than the previous year, government data released months ahead of schedule on Tuesday showed, as the World Health Organization readies its estimates of excess COVID-19 deaths whose methodology New Delhi has opposed.

Reuters

New Orleans' Jazz Fest looks to second weekend after Chili Peppers, the Who help honor lost heroes during first

NEW ORLEANS — The first weekend of Jazz Fest at times felt like one long funeral. And by its host city's rich standards, that means it was actually a great party.

Tribune News Service

UN: Obesity Levels in Europe at ‘Epidemic Proportions’

The World Health Organization says the rates of people who are obese and overweight in Europe have hit "epidemic proportions," with nearly 60% of adults and a third of children in one of those categories. In a report issued Tuesday, the UN health agency's European office said the prevalence of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN: Obesity levels in Europe at 'epidemic proportions'

The World Health Organization says the rates of people who are obese and overweight in Europe have hit “epidemic proportions."

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Liverpool Echo

Measles 'epidemic' concerns as vaccine uptake dips but cases rise

The World Health Organisation is urging parents to get their children vaccinated against the highly infectious disease

Radio France Internationale

Health chiefs call for action over rising obesity rates in Europe

International health chiefs on Tuesday called for urgent changes to public health policies across Europe after a report revealed more than 1.2 million people are dying each year due to problems caused by obesity and being overweight.

Edinburgh Live

Covid in Scotland: WHO's less common symptoms as self-isolation rules change

Many of us are aware of the main 'common' symptoms when it comes to Covid-19, however there are a few 'less common' symptoms that people should be aware of as self-isolation guidance is changing.

Daily Record

Obesity behind 1.2 million deaths every year according to World Health Organisation

The UK ranks fourth across Europe for having the most overweight and obese adults

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The Guardian - UK

Obesity ‘epidemic’ leading to 1.2m deaths a year in Europe, says WHO

Health body issues stark warning as report finds disease causing 200,000 cancer cases a year in region

Evening Standard

Three children die from hepatitis in Indonesia bringing global death toll to four

Scientists have been left puzzled over the mystery cause of the global hepatitis outbreak in children

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Are you playing the ‘who gave me COVID’ blame game? It’s not healthy

Twenty-five months into the pandemic, I finally caught COVID. It turned out that two-plus years of masking and distancing, Zoom dinner parties and FaceTime holidays, canceled plans and postponed vacations only delayed the inevitable. I’m sick too.

Daily Record

Measles an 'epidemic' as parents urged to vaccinate children from serious disease

Health officials have warned that measles cases, which can be 'very dangerous', have surged.

Wales Online

Covid pandemic fuels obesity epidemic as people shun exercise and eat fatty, sugary and salty food, says WHO

Obesity set to overtake smoking as main risk factor for preventable cancers in some countries, says World Health Organisation

The Independent UK

Obesity at ‘epidemic proportions’ in Europe, World Health Organisation warns

In 2019/20, there were just over one million hospital admissions in England where obesity was a factor, a 17% rise on 2018/19.

Reuters

WHO to hold urgent meeting on Ukraine invasion's health impact

A World Health Organization spokesperson on Tuesday confirmed that its European region would hold a special meeting next week on the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on health and healthcare.

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