World Health
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Alarm as drug resistant malaria emerges
Parasites have emerged that are resistant to malaria drugs, posing a threat to thousands around the world, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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New WHO guidance for mothers of preterm babies
Mothers who give birth to small or preterm babies should have skin-to-skin contact with their child immediately, according to new guidelines from the World Health Organization. Read more
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Hearing loss risk from headphones and venues
Unsafe listening practices are widespread and may be contributing to hearing loss around the world, experts warn today. Read more
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Two thirds of global population likely to have COVID-19 antibodies
Two thirds of the global population are likely to have COVID-19 antibodies from vaccination or infection, according to a new World Health Organization study. Read more
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Medical pleas for environmental action
Medical organisations are pressing the government to set new targets for reducing air pollution – after it missed a deadline last month. Read more
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Call for global climate action to protect health
The world faces a global health crisis linked to over-reliance on fossil fuel, according to a report published today. Read more
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Pandemic reversed progress in global health – UN
A decline in almost every key indicator of health around the world has been found in a new report by the United Nations. Read more
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Global cost of physical inactivity
The world is paying a high price in poor health from growing levels of physical inactivity, the World Health Organization warned today. Read more
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Global economic cost of obesity
More than 2 trillion US dollars could be added to the world economy if overweight and obesity prevalence remain at 2019 levels, campaigners have warned. Read more
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Unexpected discovery’ that could extend life of immune system
A mechanism that seems to slow down – and could prevent – the natural ageing of immune cells has been identified in what scientists said was an unexpected discovery. Read more