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Study calls for more tax, stronger regulations against beedi industry

The study emphasised on banning the sale of loose sticks and enforcement of tobacco vendor licensing norms to reduce black marketing and illegal circulation.

The Hindu

TB testing stuck in the previous century, and waiting for change

In Nature journal, Dr. Madhukar Pai, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan and Puneet K. Dewan recommend for tuberculosis using molecular tests with non-sputum samples in a decentralised facility that can test for multiple conditions.

The Hindu

Why the WHO Needs Taiwan

Taiwan is again blocked from attending the World Health Assembly amid a sustained campaign by Chinese officials to deny it a seat at the table.

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Scientists call on G7 to improve preparedness for next pandemic

Appeal comes amid concern strict intellectual property rules hamper the production of affordable vaccines and medicines.

Al Jazeera

Warning as baby dies and seven more fall critically ill with ‘usually mild virus’

Ten newborn babies testing positive for enterovirus found to have myocarditis between June and April in UK

The Independent UK

Is it time for a sugar renaissance?

"[What] do the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons?"

Salon

WHO recommends new COVID shots should target only XBB variants

A World Health Organization (WHO) advisory group on Thursday recommended that this year's COVID-19 booster shots be updated to target one of the currently dominant XBB variants.

Reuters

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WHO says artificial sweeteners are no good for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?

Some artificial sweeteners are synthetic, others are extracted from foods such as monk fruit and the stevia plant.

The New Daily

Hoping for invitation to WHO meeting, Taiwan gathers more support

Taiwan said it still hoped to be invited to the World Health Organization's annual assembly opening in Geneva on Sunday, as support for its participation was growing despite China's efforts to isolate the democratically governed island.

Reuters

Parents urgently warned as baby dies and eight more left in intensive care by 'usually mild' bug

The World Health Organisation has issued a warning after 15 babies - 10 in Wales and five in the South West - contracted the usually mild infection

Bristol Post

Exclusive-India considers policy change after cough syrup deaths - Modi's office

India is considering a change to its pharmaceutical industry policy after cough syrups made in the country were linked to the deaths of children overseas, according to a document from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, which noted that "important things" about the industry had been "overlooked".

Reuters

The WHO says we shouldn't bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “non-sugar sweeteners should not be used as a means of achieving weight control or reducing the risk of noncommunicable diseases” such as diabetes and heart disease.

The Conversation

Homes across Australia fall short of winter warmth benchmark, five-state study finds

A snapshot of 100 Australian homes shows the vast majority routinely failed to reach what the WHO regards as a "safe and well-balanced" indoor temperature during winter.

ABC News

Fight against anti-LGBT hate goes on, in France and around the world

On 17 May, the world marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Nearly 20 years after it was first celebrated, RFI spoke to the French activist who helped establish the annual event about what it has achieved so far, and why it remains as important as ever today.

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Daily Mirror

One baby dies and eight others fight for life due to spike in 'usually harmless' virus

Health officials said 15 babies, including 10 in Wales and five in England, had myocarditis - inflammation of the heart muscle - between June 2022 and March 2023

Daily Record

WHO issues weight loss warning to anyone using sweeteners instead of real sugar

The global health body has issued new guidance on non-sugar sweeteners following a systemic review.

The Hindu

Explained | Why is a viable dengue vaccine not yet available

The Hindu explains how dengue vaccines are developed, how many vaccines are currently under trial and the prevailing challenges with vaccine research.

Salon

The specifics of food contamination

". . . food contamination affects about one in every ten people globally and causes about 420,000 deaths annually"

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Evening Standard

London children to be offered MMR and polio vaccines through primary schools

Parents urged to check children’s vaccination status amid rise in measles cases

LiveScience

Non-sugar sweeteners don't help with weight loss and may come with health risks, WHO says

Non-sugar sweeteners won't make you lose weight and may be linked to health risks in the long-term, the World Health Organization reported.

The Conversation

How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year

Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness. Globally, one in ten people are affected by food-borne diseases each year. Antonina Mutoro, a nutrition researcher at the African Population and Health…

The Independent UK

Prominent foe of female circumcision wins prestigious $1.4 million Templeton Prize

The Templeton Prize — one of the world's largest annual individual awards — is being awarded this year to a nurse-midwife who for decades has strived to improve women’s health care in East Africa

Bangkok Post

WHO warns against artificial sweeteners

GENEVA: Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects, according to the World Health Organization.

The Hindu

India likely to achieve SDG goals for reduction in newborn deaths: WHO expert Anshu Banerjee

India, which has taken proactive steps to reduce neonatal mortality, is likely to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets in this key area by 2030, a top WHO official has said, citing data on the annual rate of reduction for newborn deaths in the country between 2016 and 2021.

The Independent UK

Artificial sweeteners do not help you lose weight, WHO warns

Consumption of free sugars is linked to rising obesity and increased cases of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and tooth decay

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