Roger Daltrey says it's unlikely The Who will ever tour The US again "I never say never, but at the moment it’s very doubtful" - Roger Daltrey Louder · Apr 10, 2023
Time to commit to 'Health for All' On World Health Day that falls on April 7, the World Health Organization celebrates 75 years of improving public health and well-being in the Southeast Asia region and globally, fully committed to achieving Health for All through universal health coverage (UHC) -- when all people can access the health services… Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023
Kiss's Tommy Thayer names 11 guitarists who shaped his sound The Spaceman offers his pick of the greatest riff-masters, salutes the player who invented the power chord and reveals the guitarist his bandmates compare him to (and it's not Ace Frehley) Guitar World · Apr 10, 2023
Shout it from the rooftops: the noise pollution in towns and cities is killing us The din of Britain’s conurbations affects poorer people disproportionately, blighting lives in cheaply built homes, says Guardian columnist Coco Khan The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023
Cervical cancer can be beaten - the key is vaccinating young girls In 2020 the World Health Organization introduced a plan to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat by 2030. The first step towards this goal is to have 90% of girls fully vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) by the age of 15 years. Gynaecological oncologist Lynette Denny spells out… The Conversation · Apr 10, 2023
Mental health plays a big role in advancing the economy - we need a measure beyond GDP Indonesia is performing comparatively well in its economic growth amid the current global economic slowdown. The Conversation · Apr 10, 2023
Social inequality 'hampers health' Social inequality remains an obstacle in the provision of health care. As such, countries should not only focus on the financial aspect of universal health coverage but also empowering people, according to Jos Vandelaer, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Thailand. Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023
China health officials lash out at WHO, defend virus search Chinese health officials have defended their search for the source of the COVID-19 virus and lashed out at the World Health Organization after its leader said Beijing should have shared genetic and other information earlier The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
Indian mushroom farmer becomes the first-ever victim of rare fungal disease; samples sent to WHO An Indian farmer became the first victim of the rare fungal ailment known as Silver Leaf disease, which is known to be fatal for plants, generating a major panic.The 61-year-old Indian farmer who apparently produced mushrooms asked for help after three months of exhibiting flu-like symptoms and swallowing difficulties, according… The Times of India · Apr 8, 2023
China CDC urges WHO to take 'scientific, fair' position on COVID origins The head of China's Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to return to a "scientific, fair" position in tracing the origin of COVID-19. Reuters · Apr 8, 2023
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023
WHO chief urges China to share information on COVID origins Global health agency scientists say new Chinese study released this week offered some ‘clues’ on origins but no answers. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2023
‘We’ll know how it started’: WHO calls on China to release all its COVID secrets WHO's chief sees no chance of establishing the origins of the COVID-19 virus unless China grants access to all information in its possession The New Daily · Apr 7, 2023
Dangerous exhaust particles ‘evading vehicle cleanup systems’ Study finds no sign of improvement in efforts to reduce smallest particles being emitted on busy London road The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023 ‘Spreading faster than ever’: Bangladesh’s tea pickers have world’s highest rate of leprosy Despite the WHO declaring it eliminated in 1998, thousands of tea pickers have caught the disease
Reuters · Apr 7, 2023 China holds the key to understanding COVID-19 origins: WHO chief The World Health Organization chief pressed China on Thursday to share its information about the origins of COVID-19, saying that until that happened all hypotheses remained on the table, more than three years after the virus first emerged.
LiveScience · Apr 6, 2023 China must share data on COVID-19's origins 'immediately,' WHO scientist demands The World Health Organization's COVID-19 technical lead is calling for China to release all its data related to the pandemic's origins.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023 Breastfeeding less likely to lead to learning difficulties, Scottish study finds Led by the University of Glasgow and published in the Plos Medicine journal, the research studied data from 190,000 children to understand the…
The Week · Apr 6, 2023 Quiz of The Week: 1 - 6 April This Easter weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement with US President Joe Biden paying a five-day visit to both sides of the Ireland-Northern Ireland border to mark the occasion.
GoodToKnow · Apr 6, 2023 Benefits of breastfeeding - from nutrients to comfort the experts share it all Benefits of breastfeeding are varied, we speak to the experts to get the lowdown on all the good work boobs can do
GoodToKnow · Apr 6, 2023 Breastfeeding Vs Breast pumping - find out which is best for you and your baby We speak to the experts and mums who've been there to find out the pros and cons of both breastfeeding and breastpumping - either way baby is fed, but it's always best to find the way that works for you.
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023 Daily sugar intake should be kept to this level for better health, researchers say Harmful associations found between sugar intake and health outcomes like high blood pressure and strokes
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023 One in Six People Globally are Infertile, WHO Reports Infertility affects one in six people globally, according to a report from the World Health Organization, which urged countries to do more to help people conceive, Bloomberg reported. Researchers found little difference between high, middle and low-income countries in the report published Tuesday. This crisis has left many people struggling…
Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023 New ‘more infectious’ Covid strain spreading in 22 countries as Brits offered booster jab The World Health Organization has warned of a new "more infectious" Covid variant dubbed "Arcturus" which is spreading in 22 countries and has been described as "one to watch"
LiveScience · Apr 4, 2023 In a 1st, man catches 'silver leaf,' a tree fungus never before seen in humans A fungus that normally infects trees caused an abscess to form in a man's neck.