Health

WHO: Push back against tobacco industry to protect public health

New York, Mar 19 (JEN): The head of the United Nations health agency on Wednesday welcomed new data showing that non-smoking is becoming the new norm but urged global action to “push back hard” against the tobacco industry, saying, “We do not have the riches of the tobacco industry, but we are right and we are resolved.” more

WHO's solid evidence backing its call to reduce sugar intake

New York, Mar 5 (JEN): New guidelines released by the United Nations health agency on Wednesday recommended that adults and children worldwide reduce their daily sugar intake to boost health ...

WHO spotlights risks of noise-induced hearing loss

New York, Mar 4 (JEN): More than 1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices such as smartphones and exposure to damaging ...

WHO's appeal to tackle needs in four crisis-torn nations

New York, Feb 25 (JEN): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday appealed to donors to provide $1 billion for life-saving health needs ranging from childhood vaccinations to surgical c ...

WHO urges global switch to ‘smart’ syringes by 2020

New York, Feb 24 (JEN): The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for all countries to switch by 2020 to new ‘smart’ syringes that cannot be used more than once ...