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WHO warns of equipment shortage to fight coronavirusThe World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a worldwide shortage and price gouging...
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WHO warns of global shortage of medical tools to fight coronavirusThe World Health Firm (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a worldwide shortage and price gouging...
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World 'simply not ready' for COVID-19 spread: WHO-China mission chiefThe coronavirus epidemic caused more death and disruption on Tuesday (Feb 25), spreading to new...
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China reports 71 more COVID-19 deaths, lowest in 14 daysChina on Tuesday (Feb 25) reported another 71 deaths from the novel coronavirus, the lowest...
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Coronavirus may pass on faster than WHO estimateNew research reviews the essential reproduction number (R0) of the new coronavirus, that is, the...
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WHO says joint China mission to start coronavirus investigations this weekendA World Health Organization-led mission to China begins its outbreak investigation this weekend and will...
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WHO names novel coronavirus as 'COVID-19'The UN health agency on Tuesday (Feb 11) announced that "COVID-19" are going to be...
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WHO warns overseas virus spread could be 'tip of the iceberg'The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that confirmed cases of coronavirus...
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Novel coronavirus case numbers 'stabilising' in China: WHOThe number of cases of the deadly novel coronavirus being reported on a daily basis...
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Could air pollution increase heart attack risk?A study has found that exposure to ultrafine particles of pollution may be a trigger...
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No doubt e-cigarettes harmful: WHOElectronic cigarettes are harmful both to users and bystanders exposed to the fumes, the World...
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WHO welcomes Facebook pledge to curb anti-vaccine misinformationThe World Health Organization has welcomed a commitment by Facebook that it would direct users...
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Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday the level of microplastics in drinking-water is not...
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Menstrual cups safe, practical and cheap: studyInexpensive and reusable menstrual cups are safe and as unlikely as disposable pads or tampons...
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Ban baby foods with added sugar, urges the World Health OrganisationThe World Health Organisation is recommending a ban on added sugars in baby foods for...
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A compound in broccoli and kale helps suppress tumor growthThe body has its own mechanisms for fighting cancer, but sometimes they are too weak...
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Why do antidepressants fail for some?Research has revealed a biological explanation for why some people with depression do not respond...
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WHO panel calls for registry of all human gene editing researchIt would be irresponsible for any scientist to conduct human gene-editing studies in people, and...
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N. Korea’s push to use more coal clouds futureNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un sees coal as a key way to boost the...
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Mild cognitive impairment: Reducing blood pressure can lower riskA recent study in older people suggests that reducing blood pressure to levels below the...
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How do relationship breakups impact physical activity?Researchers found that changes in marital status affect levels of physical activity in men and...
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Low-carb diet helps maintain weight loss: studyA diet low in carbohydrates could help obese people maintain their weight loss by increasing...
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Natural antibiotic strips bacteria of their defensesNew research finds that an insect-derived antibiotic can destroy the protective membrane of some of...
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Millions with high blood sugar face TB riskMillions of people with high blood sugar may be at greater risk of tuberculosis than...
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Rare birth defect caused by Zika on riseEmiliano Cula starts to cry as his tiny fingers, curled into a tight fist, are...