GENEVA — The World Health Organization appealed Thursday for $1.5 billion for emergency operations this year, warning that conflict, climate change, epidemics and displacement had converged to create an “unprecedented global health crisis.” The U.N. health agency estimated that health crises would leave 305 million people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance this year. “WHO … Read more
 "Your reel addiction could lead to high blood pressure. Here’s how – Firstpost")
A recent study has cautioned about a troubling link between excessive consumption of reels on social media and your health. The study, published in BMC Journal, said that watching addictive short videos, especially late at night, can increase the risk of high blood pressure and hypertension read more The endless scroll of reels has become … Read more
You might not have thought that the spoon needed reinventing. Innovators in Japan, however, are convinced that a hi-tech spoon can help us eat more healthily – by stopping us from wanting to reach for the soy sauce or salt shaker. A spoon from Japanese company Kirin uses a light electronic current to make food … Read more
GENEVA: An awkward question remains five years after Covid-19 began its deadly rampage: is the world ready to handle the next pandemic?The World Health Organization, which was at the heart of the pandemic response, has been galvanising efforts to determine where the next threat might come from and to ensure the planet is ready to … Read more
The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday he was not sure he was going to survive an air strike on Yemen’s main airport carried out by Israel a day earlier during a series of attacks on the Houthis. Speaking after his ordeal at the Sana’a International Airport on Thursday, WHO Director-General … Read more
geneva — The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the first case was detected in a child in the United States. A small but growing number of H5N1 avian influenza infections have been detected in humans around the world in recent years, Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO … Read more
 "Can talcum powder cause cancer as WHO claims? – Firstpost")
Talc is frequently used in blush, eye shadow, powders, and other cosmetic items. However, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency on Friday classified the mineral, mined from the Earth, as “probably carcinogenic” for humans. While some who frequently use talcum powders are concerned about the most recent statement, an outside expert cautioned against mistaking it … Read more
 "India has developed its own mpox RT-PCR testing kits. Here’s why this matters – Firstpost")
India has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against the mpox virus by introducing its home-grown RT-PCR kit specifically designed for the detection of the viral disease. The two testing kits, developed indigenously in India, come at a crucial juncture as the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a second public health emergency due … Read more
 "Polio has made a comeback in war-torn Gaza. Here’s what we know so far – Firstpost")
Once thought to be nearly eradicated, polio has made a troubling return in Gaza, sending shockwaves through the war-torn region. The infection and subsequent partial paralysis of the 10-month-old Abdul-Rahman Abu Al-Jidyan has left health officials scrambling to contain its spread. Authorities are now rushing to launch a mass vaccination campaign for children across the … Read more
 "Why measles cases have risen by 20% across the world – Firstpost")
Cases of measles are increasing worldwide. According to a study, about 10 million people caught the world’s most infectious disease last year, a 20 per cent rise compared with 2022. A decline in vaccination coverage is the primary driver of a rise in disease cases. The study cautioned that a global target of eliminating measles … Read more
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