Health

WHO says regional, global risk from Nipah virus in India remains low

WHO says regional, global risk from Nipah virus in India remains low

2 confirmed cases in West Bengal under hospital care, says UN agency; no additional cases reported

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Cardiovascular diseases are Europe's leading cause of death, causing 1.7M deaths annually
15.01.2026

Cardiovascular diseases are Europe's leading cause of death, causing 1.7M deaths annually

1 in 3 young people are overweight or obese, according to EU medicine agency

US reinstates $2B in mental health, addiction funds after abrupt cuts
15.01.2026

US reinstates $2B in mental health, addiction funds after abrupt cuts

Restoration of money within 24 hours of announcing sweeping cuts is emblematic of Trump administration's aggressive, seemingly haphazard approach to spending

Nestle issues apology to parents following global infant formula recall
14.01.2026

Nestle issues apology to parents following global infant formula recall

Company says recall is precautionary, no confirmed illnesses reported

Cheap sugary, alcoholic drinks fuel diseases, especially among children
14.01.2026

Cheap sugary, alcoholic drinks fuel diseases, especially among children

WHO calls on governments to strengthen 'health taxes' on drinks to ‘reduce harmful consumption’

Geneva researchers identify cerebellum's role in schizophrenia symptoms
13.01.2026

Geneva researchers identify cerebellum's role in schizophrenia symptoms

University of Geneva study links brain region to motivation, reward system, opening path for new treatments