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Our Brains Are in Trouble: Nearly Half the World Living with Neurological Illness
Our brains are in rougher shape than we might think. New research from the World Health Organization and others estimates that nearly half of people globally are living with neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or epilepsy, just to name a few. Collectively, these neurological problems are now thought to be the single largest…
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A ‘Perfect Storm’ Could Make Measles a Nightmare in 2022, WHO and UNICEF Warn
The once nearly vanquished disease measles is making a worrying comeback. This week, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF reported that global cases of the viral illness have so far jumped almost 80% in 2022 compared to last year. Without immediate action, the conditions are “ripe” this year for a large-scale resurgence of the vaccine-preventable…
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Genetically Modified Babies Are Still a Bad Idea, WHO Committee Concludes
An expert committee says heritable genome editing of humans is still too risky and that the World Health Organisation should take on a leading role when it comes to regulating this emerging biotechnology.
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Trump Says He Is Thinking Of Restoring Some U.S. Funding To The World Health Organisation
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he was considering restoring some funds to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Trump froze funding for the WHO in April after he criticised the organisation for its response to the coronavirus pandemic and accused it of being biased in favour of China.