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One third of world's population benefits from effective tobacco control measure

Population covered by ban on tobacco advertising has doubled

At 2.3 billion, the number of people worldwide covered by at least one life-saving measure to limit tobacco use has more than doubled in the last five years, according to the WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2013.

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Solid Food Timing for Babies Tied to Diabetes Risk

Study found ages 4 to 5 months safest for introducing solids to infants at higher risk for type 1 disease.

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Check Your Summer Burn IQ

From grills to fireworks to hot sand, danger lurks

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Baseballs, Softballs Often to Blame for Kids' Facial Fractures

Errant catches can lead to serious trauma, study found.

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Sleepy Teens Reach for Fast Foods First

Study found those who slept less than 7 hours a night were also less likely to eat fruits, vegetables.

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World’s food standard body praised as safety net for consumers

Countries celebrate 50th anniversary of Codex Alimentarius

As Codex Alimentarius, the world’s top food standard body for consumer protection and fair practices in international food trade, celebrated its 50th anniversary, the FAO and WHO Directors-General and national governments united in their praise for its benefits.

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Some Farm Workers Harbor Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds

Findings raise concerns about U.S. livestock production.

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New Grants Will Help Get Health Insurance for More Kids

Federal officials unveiled $32 million in awards to outreach efforts in 22 states.

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Tick-Borne Illness Babesiosis a Hazard for Seniors: FDA

Risk highest in certain East Coast states.

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Millions of children to be protected from deadly diseases through unique global vaccine bond issuance

International Finance Facility for Immunisation raises US$ 700 million to support GAVI’s immunisation programmes

Millions of children in the world’s poorest countries stand to benefit from a US$ 700 million bond issue, whose proceeds will help fund immunisation programmes by the GAVI Alliance.