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Specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health
Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.
WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all, using science-based policies and programmes.
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Diabetes cases doubled in 30 years, reaching 800 million globally
The Guardian - 13-Nov-2024Experts urge global action on diet, exercise, and healthcare access to address this
Fast new mpox test promises to halt africa’s rising virus cases
BBC - 04-Oct-2024This test uses PCR technology to detect the virus from skin samples
Surprising reveal: Mobile phones don’t raise cancer risk after all
The Guardian - 03-Sep-2024Findings cover brain and head cancers, hinting mobile phones might be safe
ECDC advises Africa-bound travelers to get vaccinated against mpox
BBC - 16-Aug-2024The new strain, Clade 1b, spreads easily, raising concern for Europe-bound travelers too
WHO issues global health warning as deadly mpox outbreak surges in Africa
BBC - 15-Aug-2024Health experts call for a swift, coordinated global response to contain the crisis
Hold on Europe! Cleaning up the polluted air later could mean thousands deaths sooner
The Guardian - 02-Feb-2024Eastern Europe already breathes dirtier air, and the delay would hit them the hardest
WHO now classifies PFOA, a common water pollutant, as a cancer-causing substance
The Guardian - 01-Dec-2023Calls for stricter UK regulations arise, as other regions impose lower PFAS limits
Europe's air pollution crisis: Almost everyone is breathing toxic air
The Guardian - 20-Sep-202398% of Europeans live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution
Artificial sweeteners fall short in long-term weight control, says WHO
Independent - 16-May-2023Reducing sugar intake, rather than replacing sugar with sweeteners, is a better approach for weight loss
WHO cautions on use of AI language models in healthcare
World Health Organization (WHO) - 16-May-2023Calls for safe and ethical use of LLMs to protect patients and public health
WHO renamed monkeypox as "mpox" to prevent stigma and racial stereotypes
BBC - 28-Nov-2022Countries impacted most included the US, UK, Brazil, Spain, and France
Exposure to meat product additives increases the risk of colorectal cancer
Independent - 13-Jul-2022Nitrites and nitrates as preservatives in cold cuts linked to colon cancer
Brain charts: showing the incredible growing and shrinking brain ability
University of Cambridge - 06-Apr-2022Mapping the brain and creating charts could be used as a helpful clinical tool for other clinicians, psychiatrists and researchers
99% of people in the world are breathing polluted air
Independent - 04-Apr-2022WHO calls for the immediate transition from fossil fuel use to clean energy
Anti-5G products claims to be protective but actually emit harmful radiation
Independent - 18-Dec-2021Dutch authorities warned the use of these necklaces, bracelets and sleep masks
WHO rewrites air quality guidelines, slashing safe limit for pollutants from fossil fuels by 50%
Guardian - 22-Sep-2021A step towards breathing harmless air amidst rising evidence of deadly harm from air pollution
Working 55+ hours a week killed 745,000 people a year
BBC - 17-May-2021Working overtime, only to die early - long working hours may increase your risk of stroke & heart disease
What was the International Longevity Alliance up to in 2020?
International Longevity Alliance - 08-Feb-2021Yearly report of their activities including policy papers, senolytic research and an activism prize
Exercise recommendations by WHO to avoid early death
YAHOO! - 25-Nov-2020Exercise is the key to fight early death in people who sit for prolonged hours
Should WHO use a new framework for the diagnosis and treatment of age-related diseases?
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 08-May-2020LEAF summarises and exchange of thoughts between leading aging researchers
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