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Children Die Each Year Because Of Air Pollution According To WHO; Sanitation And Poverty Part Of The Reasons

By Carrie Winters - Mar 07, 2017 06:48 AM EST

A recent report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that there are 1.7 million children that die of pollution each year. Air pollution is specifically one of the causes of these deaths.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases welcomes new infection to its family

By Michael Davis - Nov 03, 2016 10:56 AM EDT

The world Health Organization has officially declared that Zika Virus can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.

One In Four Pregnancies Ends Up In Abortion, Worldwide Statistics Says

By Jenn Loro - May 14, 2016 11:23 AM EDT

Global health statistics indicate that one in four pregnancies end up in abortion. A study sponsored by the World Health Organization reveals that abortion rates tend to be higher in countries where access to contraceptives and many family planning services are highly restricted.

Ebola News Update: Infection Infects Four People In Guinea

By Jenn Loro - Mar 21, 2016 07:40 AM EDT

Two confirmed deaths linked to a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Guinea prompted aid agencies to deploy experts to investigate the matter. Since 2013, more than 11, 300 people have died following a series of outbreaks in various West African nations.

Environment behind nearly quarter of global deaths - WHO

By Lord Justin Castillo - Mar 15, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

One in four deaths worldwide are due to environmental factors like air, water and soil pollution, as well as unsafe roads and workplace stress, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.

CDC Says Sex Can Spread Zika. Asks Infected Men To Use Condoms

By Peter R - Feb 06, 2016 05:44 PM EST

The health agency also suggested that couples abstain from any form of insertive sexual contact during pregnancy

WHO Reports Deaths from Malaria have Fallen, Africa makes Slight Progress

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 08, 2015 04:41 PM EST

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over this past year, malaria killed fewer than half a million people.

Bacon, Ham, Sausages Linked to Cancer: WHO

By Deepthi B - Oct 28, 2015 09:50 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has claimed that processed meat such as ham, bacon, salami, chorizo, sausages etc are imbibed with the potential to cause cancer, and has been labeled as carcinogenic.

WHO Report: Processed Meats can cause Colorectal Cancer

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 26, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

The World Health Organization reported that processed meats, such as hot dogs and bacon, can cause cancer.

WHO Report Says the Majority of Europeans are too Fat

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 23, 2015 05:51 PM EDT

The majority of people living in Europe are too fat, a new report from the World Health Organization concluded.

Thailand Confirms First Case of MERS

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 19, 2015 02:42 PM EDT

Thailand has confirmed its first case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus on Friday.

MERS South Korea Latest Update: Schools to Reopen Even After Epidemic Kills 20, Infects Hundreds

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 17, 2015 03:16 PM EDT

South Korea has reopened its schools amidst the MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome virus) outbreak.

WHO Warns Against Drinking Camel Urine To Prevent MERS Infection

By Peter R - Jun 11, 2015 04:57 PM EDT

Infected camels may shed the virus in their urine and infect people who drink. Camel urine is believed to have healing properties.

WHO Declares Liberia Ebola-Free

By Cheri Cheng - May 09, 2015 09:56 AM EDT

Liberia is officially free of Ebola, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.

Probiotics May Improve Workplace Health And Productivity

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 30, 2015 09:44 AM EDT

Studies on the impact of probiotics on the workplace show some mixed results.

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