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Avian influenza has caused the deaths of more than 300 million birds worldwide and the virus “is increasingly crossing species barriers”, according to UN health officers. more
Birth registration increases, but 150 million children still ‘invisible’, shows new UNICEF report

A new report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals significant progress in ending the problem of the “invisible” millions of babies each year who go unregistered. ...

WHO alerts over 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection

Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this age-group globally – according to new estimates released ...

New study shows short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours, new study reveals

Researchers have found that short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours.

Bird flu may emerge as next global pandemic, warn experts

A recent study led by scientists at Scripps Research reveals that a single mutation in the H5N1 “bird flu” virus that has recently infected dairy cows in the U.S. could enhanc ...

Canada registers first case of clase I mpox

Canada has confirmed the first case of clade I mpox, media reports said on Saturday.

USA: First case of bird flu infection reported in child in California

A child in the USA has become the first person in the country to test positive for bird flu infection, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Over 260 million people in USA will be either obese or overweight by 2050, reveals new study

A new study estimates that over 260 million people in the USA will be either obese or overweight by 2050.

New report shows unhealthy eating drives $8 trillion in annual hidden costs

Most of the hidden costs of agrifood systems worldwide stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, the UN Food and Agr ...

WHO lists 17 pathogens as top priorities for developing new vaccine

The World Health Organization has listed 17 pathogens as a priority to develop a new vaccine.