Diabetes cases doubled in 30 years, reaching 800 million globally

Experts urge global action on diet, exercise, and healthcare access to address this

Fast new mpox test promises to halt africa’s rising virus cases

This test uses PCR technology to detect the virus from skin samples

Surprising reveal: Mobile phones don’t raise cancer risk after all

Findings cover brain and head cancers, hinting mobile phones might be safe

ECDC advises Africa-bound travelers to get vaccinated against mpox

The 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

Health 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

Eastern 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

Calls for stricter UK regulations arise, as other regions impose lower PFAS limits

Europe's air pollution crisis: Almost everyone is breathing toxic air

98% of Europeans live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution

Artificial sweeteners fall short in long-term weight control, says WHO

Reducing 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

Calls for safe and ethical use of LLMs to protect patients and public health

WHO renamed monkeypox as "mpox" to prevent stigma and racial stereotypes

Countries impacted most included the US, UK, Brazil, Spain, and France

Exposure to meat product additives increases the risk of colorectal cancer

Nitrites and nitrates as preservatives in cold cuts linked to colon cancer

Brain charts: showing the incredible growing and shrinking brain ability

Mapping 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

WHO calls for the immediate transition from fossil fuel use to clean energy

Anti-5G products claims to be protective but actually emit harmful radiation

Dutch 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%

A 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

Working 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?

Yearly report of their activities including policy papers, senolytic research and an activism prize

Exercise recommendations by WHO to avoid early death

Exercise 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?

LEAF summarises and exchange of thoughts between leading aging researchers

LEAF interviews Daria Khaltourina about WHO classification of ageing

Believes life extension treatments may already exist - but need more clinical trials

High-salt diet is bad for the immune system

As concluded by experiments done in mice and human volunteers

Kinsa's smart thermometer, an early warning device for COVID-19

Very beneficial as health sector sees where to prioritize testing

A global commission laid out roadmap for gene-editing trials on human embryo

Strict ethical guidelines to avoid undesirable outcomes in gene-edited babies

Ethics report shows equal respect helps prepare for health emergencies

As is often the case, it's politicians who need to act before the spotlight is on them

Last opportunity to contain coronavirus outbreak

Not yet out of control - but asymptomatic patients could complicate prevention of outbreaks

Biomarker in urine can be effective for the early detection of bladder cancer

Early detection means fewer complications and less financial contributions in the system

Flu vaccine 2019 and everything you need to know about that

Flu can kill – it’s a good idea to get the jab every year

Soft drinks are associated with a greater risk of death

Artificial-sweetener drinks increase risk too, though for different reasons (but not carcinogenic)

Two new Ebola drugs report a 90% survival rate

Thanks to this cocktail of 3 antibodies, Ebola no longer means impending death

Ebola spreads from Congo to Uganda - no sign of stopping

Not yet a global emergency – but could explode at any time

WHO issues lifestyle guidelines to reduce risk of dementia

The usual 3 are at the top of the list – diet, exercise and don’t smoke

Over 1,000 deaths in new Ebola outbreak in DRC

Vaccine may be controlling outbreak for now, but could explode at any time

Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo - still not a global threat

No need to declare a “public health emergency of international concern”

Healthy cooking not as expensive as people think

Fresh home-made vegetable soup is very easy to make and a lot cheaper than supermarket version

Lack of exercise puts one in four people at risk

Sedentarism keeps rising in wealthy countries, some recommendations are provided

Fresh Ebola outbreak has potential to spread

New outbreak in an area of active conflict makes difficult to contain the infection

Activity increases healthspan in older adults

150 minutes of walking per week can add 10 years to your life

Air pollution directly linked to child's death

9 year old died from an Asthma attack probably caused by NO2 and PM10 pollution

Most millionaires expect to reach 100

Wealth enables them to live a healthier life. 77 percent agreed that working as long as possible...

Sugar tax could help save countless lives

Will be accusations of "nanny state" interfering in how we choose to live life. Similar cries to...

Disease X Could One Day Kill Millions

Disease X has been added to the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of maladies. Could cause ...

Lassa fever: The killer disease with no vaccine

Nigeria has been gripped by an outbreak of a Lassa fever. Current outbreak is spreading faster a...

Ultra-processed foods 'linked to cancer'

10% more ultra-processed in diet linked 12% more cancers detected. Ultra-processed includes cake...

What is 'Aussie' flu and should we be worried?

Aussie flu or H3N2 is an influenza A virus that appears to cause more severe infections in young ...

Antibiotic resistance expected to reduce life expectancy

Antibiotic resistance has caused a fall in life expectancy for the first time, the Office for Nat...

Can We Stop A Global Pandemic?

Having killed at least 74 people in the last few weeks, the plague ravaging Madagascar has just j...

Doing housework can extend your life

One in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week. That...

Three Mutations Could Turn Bird Flu Virus Into A Human Pandemic

H7N9 strain has infected over 900 people since 2013. Small mutations in three amino acids found ...

WHO lists deadly bacteria in bid to push antibiotics R&D

12 families of bacteria which it claims pose the greatest threat to human health. Antibiotic res...

Extend your healthspan by caring for yourself daily

Living long and living well are not the same. It is both possible and common to outlive your hea...

Health of more than 90% of world’s population affected by air pollution

Interactive map produced by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Vast areas of the world are bat...

Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer

World Health Organization has recognized alcoholic beverages as a Group 1 carcinogen since 2012. ...

Benefits of exercise outweigh air pollution

You breath more during exercise – so what if the air you’re breathing is polluted? Cambridge Uni...

Major differences found between affects of saturated fat and trans fat

Meta study of 41 research papers concludes that saturated fats are not associated with all cause ...

Ebola vaccine 100% effective

No new cases in 2,000 close contacts when vaccinated immediately compared to 16 cases if vaccinat...

News Summary April 2015

* lack of meaningful progress toward disarmament could undermine the Non-Proliferation Treaty * ...

Most countries not protecting antibiotics, says WHO

the globe is heading into a “post-antibiotic era” in which much of modern medicine becomes imposs...

‘Mystery disease’ kills 18 in Nigeria