Health
Health Groups Oppose Delay Over Stronger Smog Standards
Members of the California Nurses Association march to a rally outside the EPA's public hearing on updating ozone protections, in Sacramento, CA, on February 2, 2015.
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Nationwide immunization campaign protects 5 million children against polio in war-torn Yemen
Health workers and volunteers make their way to deliver polio vaccines in the remote village of Bani Mansour, Alhaymah, Yemen, Friday 17 February 2017.
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Higher Death Rate Among Youth with First Episode Psychosis
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International scientific teams find potential approach against parasites
The cyclic peptide ipglycermide binds to an iPGM enzyme, blocking its activity.
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Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline
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Phase 2 Zika vaccine trial begins in U.S., Central and South America
A vial of the NIAID Zika Virus Investigational DNA Vaccine.
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Some 300 million people suffer from depression, UN warns ahead of World Health Day
A poster depicting a conversation about depression, at a refugee camp in the Middle East.
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"Depression: let’s talk" says WHO, as depression tops list of causes of ill health
Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. Lack of support for people with mental disorders, coupled with a fear of stigma, prevent many from accessing the treatment they need to live healthy, productive lives.
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EPA Refuses To Ban Pesticide Linked To Poisonings And Damage To Children's Brains
On March 29, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will not ban chlorpyrifos—a dangerous neurotoxic pesticide widely used in agriculture and linked to many health hazards, particularly damage to children’s brains.
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WHO Launches Global Effort to Halve Medication-Related Errors in 5 Years
On March 29, WHO launched a global initiative to reduce severe, avoidable medication-associated harm in all countries by 50% over the next 5 years.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020