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A new malaria vaccine came to Cameroon this week and will be introduced in 20 additional countries. Experts stress that it's not a magic bullet. But they say it's a game-changer — with a bonus.

A survey reveals that a high number of Indian inpatients are prescribed multiple antibiotics, leading to antibiotic resistance.

Israel bombarded southern Gaza on Friday after it publicly sparred with its main ally the United States over the possibility of a Palestinian state, the creation of which Washington sees as the only pathway to a lasting peace.

Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses, but the World Health Organization warned Thursday of the potential pitfalls in rushing to embrace AI. The WHO has been examining the likely dangers and benefits posed by AI large multi-modal models (LMMs), which are relatively…

The high concentration of arsenic levels has been attributed to seasonal flooding and rising sea levels.

The WHO suggests that prolonged exposure to sound levels exceeding 85 decibels can result in hearing impairment.

In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal.

According to the World Health Organization, global tobacco use is declining despite industry lobbying efforts. Learn more about this positive trend.

Fast-paced, big hooks, and one almighty left turn, the Buzzcocks’ incendiary debut is one of the most important punk albums of all time. Here is its story