Browsing: Health

– World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning to nations to bolster health preparedness amid the escalating strength of El Niño worldwide. The climate phenomenon is forecasted to reach a very strong phase by the end of 2026. WMO highlighted

– In 2025, European Union adults experienced a 16.3% obesity prevalence, based on the latest Eurostat figures. Additionally, 35.4% of adults were categorized as pre-obese. Combined, these groups made up 51.7% of individuals aged 18 and older. The data indicates

– United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has made an urgent appeal for international action as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to expand across six provinces. Fletcher emphasized to UN member states that the

– Russian scientists have conducted testing on a novel bioactive coating aimed at enhancing the integration of titanium orthopaedic implants with bone tissue. This innovative material incorporates calcium phosphate derived from hydroxyapatite and includes nitrogen compounds linked to nitric oxide

– The European Commission has committed €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to combat cholera outbreaks across West and Central Africa. Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Chad are set to benefit from this assistance. Officials explained that the

– Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have reported that guanabenz, a well-established antihypertensive medication, might decelerate the progression of vanishing white matter disease in children. The phase 1/2 trial monitored 33 children living with the condition who were ambulatory and compared

– World Health Organization authorities issued an urgent alert on Friday concerning the rapid escalation of the health emergency in Central Africa. During statements to international media, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the

– In a significant public health report, Belgian research institute Sciensano disclosed that excess body mass index was linked to 9,509 fatalities in 2022. This figure represents 8.2 percent of all Belgian deaths that year, indicating an average of more

– European health organizations are advocating for enforceable EU policies aimed at shielding populations from extreme heat and its associated health dangers. The Health and Environment Alliance, also known as HEAL, emphasizes the necessity of establishing measurable climate resilience objectives

– A detailed review published in Circulation by the American Heart Association confirms that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily is safe for healthy adults. This amount equates to roughly five 8-ounce servings of black coffee without added