Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is leading House GOP lawmakers with legislation that would block U.S. taxpayer funding to the ...
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A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...
FDA proposes putting nutrition labels on the front of packaged foods in health push
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed packaged foods requiring a front-of-package nutrition label.
Biden health officials say they built up U.S. pandemic defenses. Trump promises changes
The Biden administration releases a 'road map' for maintaining defenses against infectious diseases, as President-elect Trump ...
Retirement, Mental Health, and Alcohol Use: What They Have in Common
“Drinking alcohol increases the risk of falls and other injuries and can lead to dependency – and the poor health that ...
International sanctions have left Syria’s health system on life support
U.S. and E.U. sanctions aimed at punishing the former Assad regime have made it more difficult for Syrian hospitals to ...
The gap between living long and living healthy is growing
These results underscore that around the world, while people live longer, they live a greater number of years burdened by ...
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WHO issues new warning over ‘mystery virus’ and calls for return of COVID restrictions
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the reinstatement of restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
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World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: 'I consider him my mentor'
The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After ...
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Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada
Health Canada says a synthetic dye newly banned from the U.S. food supply does not pose a health risk to the general ...
New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
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The Hidden Health Risks Of Sanitary Pads And Tampons
The menstrual hygiene industry, valued in billions globally, has transformed women’s health by providing convenience and accessibility. However, many women remain unaware of the hidden health risks ...