99 stories tagged #World Health Organization

  1. Congo's Ebola Outbreak Is Fastest-Ever, Killing 600
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    Congo's Ebola Outbreak Is Fastest-Ever, Killing 600

    The World Health Organization reports the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than the response, with 600 confirmed dead.

    4d ago 2 min read
  2. UN Chief Demands Faster Ebola Response as Outbreak Spreads in Congo
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    UN Chief Demands Faster Ebola Response as Outbreak Spreads in Congo

    UN Relief Chief Tom Fletcher warns the Ebola outbreak in the DRC is a complex humanitarian crisis, compounded by conflict and displacement, requiring an accelerated international response.

    4d ago 1 min read
  3. Western Europe Suffers Record June Heat, Deadly Wildfires Erupt
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    Western Europe Suffers Record June Heat, Deadly Wildfires Erupt

    A new climate report confirms Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, fueling deadly wildfires and contributing to over 1,300 heat-related deaths across the continent.

    5d ago 1 min read
  4. Brief Activity Breaks Can Cut Cancer Death Risk, Study Shows
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    Brief Activity Breaks Can Cut Cancer Death Risk, Study Shows

    New research reveals interrupting prolonged sitting with even light physical activity can significantly reduce cancer mortality risk.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Venezuela Earthquake: Health Services Collapse as Disease Threat Looms
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    Venezuela Earthquake: Health Services Collapse as Disease Threat Looms

    Six days after powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, survivors face food shortages, broken basic services, and a critical health system straining under a surge of trauma cases and high risk of infectious outbreaks.

    last wk. 2 min read
  6. Breastfeeding Duration Linked to Reduced ADHD Symptoms in Childhood
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    Breastfeeding Duration Linked to Reduced ADHD Symptoms in Childhood

    A Norwegian study tracking over 37,000 children indicates that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months significantly lowers the risk of ADHD symptoms later in life.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Europe's Record Heatwave Causes Over 1,000 Deaths in France Alone
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    Europe's Record Heatwave Causes Over 1,000 Deaths in France Alone

    A record-shattering heatwave blamed on climate change has killed over 1,000 people in France and crippled infrastructure across Europe, from power grids to rivers.

    2w ago 2 min read
  8. Toxoplasmosis: A Hidden Health Threat Affecting One in Three People
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    Toxoplasmosis: A Hidden Health Threat Affecting One in Three People

    Experts warn that the Toxoplasma gondii parasite is a significant but overlooked health risk, urging for its recognition as a neglected tropical disease.

    2w ago 1 min read