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WHO regional director elections in three key regions spark controversy

September 25, 2023

In its latest editorial, The Lancet has raised concerns about the selection processes and the suitability of some nominees including the daughter of the prime...

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Second patient receives transplanted genetically modified pig’s heart

September 24, 2023

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Xenotransplantation, the science of transplanting animal organs into humans, has seen significant advancements in recent years thanks to gene editing and...

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Thought control leads to mental wellness: Cambridge study

September 22, 2023

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The research challenges the widely-held belief that suppressing negative thoughts is detrimental to mental health Suppressing negative thoughts can lead to...

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WHO’s Dubai center helps 100 million in 141 countries with aid

September 22, 2023

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The WHO has released a report that provides insights into the vast operations and global impact of its logistics hub in Dubai The WHO Dubai Global Logistics...

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JAMA editors suggest three steps to avert nuclear catastrophe

September 21, 2023

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The editors have urged all health professional associations to join the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) to support efforts...

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Tuberculosis deaths: India most affected in Group of 8

September 21, 2023

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WHO and the Stop TB Partnership have forecasted approximately 1.4 million additional deaths between 2020 and 2025 Two-thirds of all tuberculosis-related deaths...

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Weekend warrior approach to exercise linked to heart benefits: study

September 20, 2023

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Squeezing a week’s worth of exercise into one or two days proves beneficial for heart health The “weekend warrior” approach to exercise...

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Number of people with hypertension doubles between 1990 and 2019

September 19, 2023

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Elevating hypertension treatment rates to those of high-performing countries by 2050 could prevent 76 million deaths, 120 million strokes, 79 million heart...

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Over 4.5 billion people denied vital healthcare services in 2021: report

September 19, 2023

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Two billion people also face severe financial hardship when paying out-of-pocket for the health services Over four and a half billion people, ranging from...

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Early-onset cancer cases surged 79% between 1990 and 2019: study

September 18, 2023

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Dietary risk factors, such as high red meat consumption, low fruit intake, excessive sodium consumption, and insufficient milk consumption, along with alcohol...