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As the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling an Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive guidelines for the clinical…
Many people prescribed GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes (such as Victoza, Ozempic, or tirzepatide) stop taking them, but a surprising number later return to treatment. Researchers found that newer medications appear to…
Dear Leaders of the G7, the G20, BRICS and of all nations,We write to you together, from Geneva and from Brasília, with one shared conviction: that the world must finish what it started, and that you can help it do so.We…
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show sustained progress towards safer blood supplies globally but also highlight persistent inequalities in access to safe blood and weaknesses in governance, financing…
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A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology challenges the traditional, reactive model of mental health care by ...
If you’re considering mental health support, you may wonder whether you should see a psychologist or a psychiatrist. While both ...
While economic policy does not directly treat mental health problems, it can create conditions in which people have jobs, homes ...
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan on the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the…
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of the people of Ituri…
The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is expected to present its three-year integrated financial plan to the public and ...
A sweeping global study found that chronic kidney disease now affects nearly 800 million people and has become one of the world's leading causes of death. Often silent in its early stages, the condition is also a major…
Worldwide, at least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products, and young people’s use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches continues to rise. In advance of World No Tobacco Day – 31 May – the World Health…
In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO convened several of its expert and advisory…
To the people of DRC, especially to the people of Ituri Jambo kwenu wakahaji wa Ituri Mbote na bino, bato ya Ituri My name is Tedros, and I am the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). But today, I am…
The Committee’s advice aligned with the determination by the WHO Director-General that the event constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), but does not meet the criteria for pandemic…
Following the publication of the IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding ...
Zurich studied six markets, including Australia, Malaysia and the UK. Mental health conditions are becoming a growing risk for ...
Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body and may interfere…
One of the many landmark provisions of the Affordable Care Act was its emphasis on covering mental and behavioral health issues.
Ultra-processed foods may be doing far more damage than many people realize. A major new European cardiology report warns that people who eat the most ultra-processed foods face significantly higher risks of heart…
It’s not easy to get mental health care. For one thing, there aren’t enough providers to treat conditions like depression ...
MONTREAL, May 5, 2026 /CNW/ - Expanding access to employer‑funded virtual mental health care could reduce the economic impact ...
Glens Falls “man in black” sparks social media debate over suspicious behavior For the past two weeks, photos and videos of a ...
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) calls on federal government to renew $5 billion mental health funding to prevent ...
Research finds that one-time use of a free online tool can positively support young people's mental health and well-being.
A routine blood marker tied to inflammation may reveal Alzheimer’s risk years in advance. Scientists found that higher neutrophil levels—part of the body’s first immune response—were linked to a greater chance of…
Sitting all day might not be as damaging as once feared—if you’re willing to move more. A massive study tracking over 72,000 people found that simply increasing daily steps can significantly reduce the risk of death and…
A woman with type 1 diabetes says she was left feeling as though her two young daughters "would be fine if they didn't have me ...
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