What do we know about the Nipah virus cases in India Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert. Euronews · Jan 28
Six European countries lose measles-free status as cases surge across the continent Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024. Euronews · Jan 27
9 in 10 Indians do not exercise Only one in 10 Indians exercised on a given day in 2024, according to the Time Use Survey by the National Statistics Office (NSO). Exercise participation has increased since 2019, when 5.7 percent Indians reported exercising, but remains close to the 8 percent recorded in the 1998 survey conducted by the Central… Newslaundry · Jan 27
UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
The UK has lost its measles elimination status — again Measles has been spreading continuously in the U.K. for over a year, meaning the country has lost its elimination status. LiveScience · Jan 26
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces U.S. departure from the World Health Organisation and calls it ‘independence’ On Jan. 23, 2026, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video on X announcing that the U.S. had formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). Weirdly enough, he framed the decision as a move to “reclaim our independence.” The Mary Sue · Jan 26
Measles ‘re-established’ in the UK, say global health chiefs The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024. Evening Standard · Jan 26
Warning over measles as disease ‘re-established’ in UK From 2021 to 2023, the UK had previously held the status of having eliminated the disease The Independent UK · Jan 26
‘I wanted a designer vagina since I was 14 – but I now live in excruciating pain’ Campaigners are fighting for labiaplasty to be criminalised in the UK, claiming it is a form of female genital mutilation The Independent UK · Jan 24
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization The Independent UK · Jan 23
Nine bedrooms, seven untimely deaths: can ‘cursed’ Venice palace finally attract a buyer? Ca’ Dario, empty for years, has failed to find a new owner, with local legends suggesting it is jinxed The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
Trump completes US withdrawal from WHO. Here’s what it means and why experts are worried The US owes more than 130 million dollars to WHO The Independent UK · Jan 23
What is Nipah virus? Symptoms to watch out for as India races to contain deadly outbreak Nipah is a deadly virus with no vaccine or cure and considered a high-risk pathogen by the World Health Organization The Independent UK · Jan 23
The United States has officially left WHO, ending a year of controversial health reforms 22 January 2026 was the United States’ final day as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) after a year of polemic health policy decisions. Euronews · Jan 23
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 How screen time affects toddlers: ‘We’re losing a big part of being human’ In the UK, 98% of two-year-olds watch screens on a typical day, on average for more than two hours – and almost 40% of three- to five-year-olds use social media. Could this lead to alarming outcomes?
Euronews · Jan 22 People with 'binge-watching addiction' are more likely to be lonely, study finds A new study suggests binge-watching TV can shift from a harmless habit to an addiction when driven by loneliness.
Fortune · Jan 21 Gates Foundation, OpenAI unveil $50 million ‘Horizon 1000’ initiative to boost health care in Africa through AI Gates recalled that a few years ago, he predicted that AI would mark a technological revolution: “Everything I’ve seen since then confirms my view.”
The Conversation · Jan 20 How the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health powers and disease threats Hours after Donald Trump began his second term as United States president on Jan. 20, 2024, he signed an executive order to end American membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) after one year. This restarted a process that the first Trump administration initiated in July 2020 but was reversed…
The Conversation · Jan 20 How to cut down on trans fats if cooking from scratch isn’t an option Work is finished, and you’re tired and hungry. Maybe you’re rushing home or to daycare pickup.
The Guardian - US · Jan 20 Does it even need to be said? No, you don’t need to do a ‘parasite cleanse’ Pricey deworming remedies are being touted as cure-alls. Supermodel Heidi Klum gave it a go – experts roll their eyes
Euronews · Jan 16 Is social media as bad for mental health as we think? New study challenges screen time fears Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 Experts Identify Four Viruses That Could Become 'Disease X' and Spark Next Pandemic Health experts warn that mpox, rubella, bird flu and Oropouche could spark the next pandemic as vaccine rates plummet globally and the UK remains unprepared.
The Conversation · Jan 15 Ghana collects half the blood it needs – digital approaches can improve that It is late, the ward is crowded, and the clock is moving faster than everyone would like. A doctor has stabilised the patient as best they can, but one thing is missing – blood.
Medical Daily · Jan 15 Dengue Fever Warning Signs: Early Symptoms That Signal Severe Infection Risk Understand dengue fever progression and warning signs of severe infection, from mild fever and aches to plasma leakage, shock, and who needs urgent care.
Euronews · Jan 14 European men in their 30s most at risk of alcohol-related fatal injuries Men are nearly six times more likely than women to die from alcohol-related self-harm, as people in their 30s emerge as the most vulnerable age range.