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Canada is a global leader in obesity care guidelines, so why are Canadians still waiting months for treatment at home?

Canada is recognized globally for its world-leading obesity care guidelines — yet Canadians continue to struggle to access the very treatment plans we’ve developed. Meanwhile, the same model of care is now the one the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging other countries to adopt.

The Conversation

This One Health Appointment Could Save a Woman’s Life : Don’t Skip It

In busy routines filled with work, family, and responsibilities, many women postpone their own health appointments. However, annual health checkups are not optional they are preventive tools that can detect serious conditions early. According to global health organizations like the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

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Trump ditched the World Health Organization. His new plan will cost three times as much, report says

Public health experts have said leaving the health organization will hamstring global cooperation on fighting disease

The Independent UK

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Your Pet’s Health Isn’t Luck: Why Regular Check-Ups and Vaccinations Matter

Most pet owners don’t plan vet visits. They react to them. Something feels off. The dog isn’t eating the way he usually does. The cat is hiding more than usual. The bird is unusually quiet. It is at that point we think maybe we should take them to the vet.…

Times Pets

Trump has pulled the US out of the World Health Organization – here’s why that’s sheer hypocrisy

There’s a lesson here for the UK and the anti-WHO Nigel Farage – Trump attacks it in public, but in private he knows he still needs it, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

The Intermittent Fasting Myth: Why It May Not Beat Regular Dieting

If you searched Is intermittent fasting better for weight loss? or Does intermittent fasting really work? you are not alone. Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular diet trends worldwide. From celebrities to fitness influencers, everyone talks about it. But recent research shows something surprising. Intermittent fasting may…

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The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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How vaccines give our immune systems a home advantage

We are now approaching six years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, yet talk of vaccines and our immune systems persists in our cultural conversations — from political arenas to the dinner table.

The Conversation

More than 30 children infected in north London measles outbreak

Cases reported in seven schools and a nursery in Enfield amid concern over low levels of MMR vaccination in capital

The Guardian - UK

WHO membership doesn’t threaten NZ’s sovereignty – walking away from it would

When NZ First leader Winston Peters responded to the recent US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) by questioning whether New Zealand should continue funding it, he employed a familiar narrative.

The Conversation

Doctors Warn: 6 Everyday Foods Secretly Raising Your Cancer Risk

Everyday meals and snacks can feel comforting, familiar and safe. But according to Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, some of the foods you reach for most often are actually quietly increasing your risk of cancer. None of these foods cause cancer instantly, but frequent consumption can set up an…

Times Life

New York City and Illinois join WHO network after Trump pulls US out of global health body

Illinois governor pledges to put ‘science, preparedness and people’ first by participating in global response network, following similar move by California

The Guardian - US

WHO announces restart of preventive cholera vaccinations after nearly 4-year halt

The World Health Organization has announced the restart of preventive cholera vaccination programs globally after they were halted for nearly four years due to a vaccine shortage

The Independent UK

Guinea worm is close to being the second disease eradicated in history, following smallpox

Guinea worm is on course to become the second human disease eradicated after smallpox, with only 10 human cases reported worldwide in 2025.

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US WHO exit threatens global health security, ex-CDC official warns

The former head of the CDC's vaccine commission and former White House health official tells Euronews Health about the risks following the Trump administration's decision.

The Conversation

US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose

The U.S. departure from the World Health Organization became official in late January 2026, according to the Trump administration – a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on inauguration day of his second term declaring that he was doing so. He first stated his intention to do…

The Conversation

When should dentists prescribe antibiotics? Some countries don’t even have guidelines to answer this question

We’re all familiar with the idea that we have to use antibiotics wisely. You’ve probably seen a poster at your local health centre warning about their loss of effectiveness, and with good reason – bacterial resistance to these drugs is currently one of the biggest threats to global health.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution kills thousands a year in the UK and abroad – why isn’t there a bigger uproar?

Initiatives such as London’s ULEZ can be a model for other cities. But even more could be done to save lives and protect us from deadly toxins in the air, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Nipah Virus Alert: Is the UAE at risk following recent cases in India?

India has intensified Nipah virus surveillance following two confirmed cases in West Bengal, with authorities assuring the situation is contained and under control. While no wider transmission is evident, health checks have been strengthened, and the public is advised to remain vigilant and report any symptoms.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces U.S. departure from the World Health Organisation and calls it ‘independence’

On Jan. 23, 2026, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video on X announcing that the U.S. had formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). Weirdly enough, he framed the decision as a move to “reclaim our independence.”

The Independent UK

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization

The Independent UK

Trump completes US withdrawal from WHO. Here’s what it means and why experts are worried

The US owes more than 130 million dollars to WHO

The Independent UK

What is Nipah virus? Symptoms to watch out for as India races to contain deadly outbreak

Nipah is a deadly virus with no vaccine or cure and considered a high-risk pathogen by the World Health Organization

Euronews

The United States has officially left WHO, ending a year of controversial health reforms

22 January 2026 was the United States’ final day as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) after a year of polemic health policy decisions.

The Conversation

How the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health powers and disease threats

Hours after Donald Trump began his second term as United States president on Jan. 20, 2024, he signed an executive order to end American membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) after one year. This restarted a process that the first Trump administration initiated in July 2020 but was reversed…

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