Health

UNICEF and partners race to prevent disease outbreak among children in the Central African Republic

An emergency vaccination campaign to reach over 210,000 children displaced by violence in Bangui is underway at major displacement sites in the capital.

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WHO delivers more than 125 tons of medical supplies in Aleppo

Over the past 2 weeks WHO delivered 2 shipments with more than 125 tons of medical equipment and medicines to health providers in Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic – in both government-controlled and in opposition-controlled areas. All shipments contained...

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Temporary Fever May Occur When Kids Under 2 Get 2 Shots at Once

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Breast-Feeding Might Reduce Moms' Odds of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Power Down to Speed Concussion Recovery: Study

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High Blood Pressure May Be Worse for Women

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Severe mental illness tied to higher rates of substance use

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Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating are common causes of sprains, dislocations, fractures.

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South Sudan's Peace Talks Off to Rough Start

South Sudan's warring factions have opened peace talks in Ethiopia, as violence continues in at least two regions of South Sudan.

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A Guide to Smoking-Cessation Options

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