More Evidence Breast-Feeding Lowers Child's Risk of Infections, Allergies
Amid ongoing conflict, Iraq successfully implements polio campaign supported by UNICEF and WHO
A mass polio immunization campaign across Iraq earlier this month succeeded in reaching 3.75 out of the 4 million children under the age of 5, despite the ongoing violence sweeping much of the country.
Ebola response must be based on ‘scientific evidence, not on fear,’ urge top UN officials
A WHO staff gets her body temperature checked at Lungi Airport, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Low-Carb Beats Low-Fat for Weight Loss, Heart Health: Study
Preterm or Small Birth Tied to Long-Term Risks to Heart, Brain
UN: Ebola Threatening Food Security in West Africa
The United Nations is warning that the world's worst outbreak of the Ebola virus has put harvests at risk and sent food prices soaring in West Africa.
Single animal to human transmission event responsible for 2014 Ebola outbreak
Scientists used advanced genomic sequencing technology to identify a single point of infection from an animal reservoir to a human in the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This research has also revealed the dynamics of how the Ebola virus has...
Suspected Ebola Case Found in Sweden
Swedish medical authorities are investigating a possible case of Ebola at a hospital in Stockholm
WHO calls for stronger action on climate-related health risks
Previously unrecognized health benefits could be realized from fast action to reduce climate change and its consequences. For example, changes in energy and transport policies could save millions of lives annually from diseases caused by high levels...
Reports highlight the importance of workplace programs for addressing substance use disorders
Two new reports highlight the importance of addressing the needs of people in the workplace who have substance use disorders. Two Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports show that while many employers have policies...
