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ADHD Diagnoses Under Scrutiny as Experts Suggest New Approach

Autism and ADHD diagnoses are increasing as well as the sales of medications for them. Now voices are being raised that want to change our entire approach to what the conditions imply.
ADHD Diagnoses Under Scrutiny as Experts Suggest New Approach

WHO Keeps All COVID Origin Theories Open Amid Ongoing Investigation

The World Health Organization WHO is open to all hypotheses after having investigated the origin of the covid pandemic. .
WHO Keeps All COVID Origin Theories Open Amid Ongoing Investigation

USA Withdraws Support for Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi

USA's Health Minister Robert F Kennedy announces that the country is withdrawing its support for the global vaccine alliance Gavi, which he believes has "ignored research". .
USA Withdraws Support for Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi

Over 40 Killed in Hospital Attack in Sudan's West Kordofan

More than 40 people have been killed in an attack on a hospital in war-torn Sudan, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). .
Over 40 Killed in Hospital Attack in Sudan's West Kordofan

New COVID Variant Nimbus Detected in Sweden Amid Global Spread

The new COVID-19 variant "Nimbus" is spreading quickly in Asia and infection cases have been found in Sweden, reports TV4 Nyheterna. .
New COVID Variant Nimbus Detected in Sweden Amid Global Spread

Argentina Confirms Withdrawal from WHO Amid Criticism

The work is "catastrophic" and "caveman-like", claims Argentina's government. Now the government has ratified the decision to, like the USA, withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Argentina Confirms Withdrawal from WHO Amid Criticism

WHO Urges Israel to Show Mercy in Gaza Conflict

The head of the World Health Organization, WHO, fought back tears when he on Thursday urged to show mercy in its war against Gaza. I beg you to show mercy.
WHO Urges Israel to Show Mercy in Gaza Conflict

UN: 14,000 Gaza Infants Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

Around 100 UN trucks with emergency aid have been permitted to roll into Gaza on Tuesday. The UN estimates that 14,000 infants are suffering from acute malnutrition.
UN: 14,000 Gaza Infants Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

Netanyahu's Gaza Aid Plan Criticized as "Perverse" by Relief Chief

Israel is to allow a very limited amount of emergency aid into Gaza after nearly eleven weeks of blockade. The plan is then to bypass trusted aid organizations and let private security firms handle the deliveries.
Netanyahu's Gaza Aid Plan Criticized as "Perverse" by Relief Chief

Emergency Aid Trucks Enter Gaza for First Time in Nearly Three Months

Several trucks have entered Gaza with emergency aid – the first in nearly three months. The news comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) has alerted that two million Gazans are starving.
Emergency Aid Trucks Enter Gaza for First Time in Nearly Three Months

HRW Urges Action on Israel's Gaza Blockade Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The international community must act due to the humanitarian situation under Israel's blockade of Gaza and the country's plans for the area, believes the human rights organization HRW. "Israel's blockade has exceeded military tactics and become a tool for extermination," says HRW chief Federico Borello.
HRW Urges Action on Israel's Gaza Blockade Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Pope's Car Transformed into Mobile Clinic for Gaza's Children

It was to become one of the last decisions of Francis. Shortly before he passed away, the Pope asked the Catholic aid organization Caritas to convert his "pope mobile" into a mini clinic for children in war-torn Gaza.
Pope's Car Transformed into Mobile Clinic for Gaza's Children

Gaza Faces Critical Shortage of Food and Medical Aid Amid Blockade

Condemnations of Israel's blockade of aid shipments to Gaza are now coming from WHO and the UN's aid organizations. They warn that an acute shortage of food and medical aid can cost human lives.
Gaza Faces Critical Shortage of Food and Medical Aid Amid Blockade

Dialysis Patients in Gaza Face Dire Conditions Amid Healthcare Collapse

Israel's attack on hospitals and blockade of aid to the Gaza Strip has caused healthcare to collapse. The chronically ill are being mercilessly affected – hundreds of dialysis patients are said to have already died due to lack of treatment.
Dialysis Patients in Gaza Face Dire Conditions Amid Healthcare Collapse

WHO Faces Major Staff Reductions Amid US Funding Withdrawal

The World Health Organization (WHO) is forced to lay off a significant part of the staff and scale down operations after the US withdrawal. Very painful decisions, says Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
WHO Faces Major Staff Reductions Amid US Funding Withdrawal

Most Swedish Teens Consume Too Much Sugar, Experts Warn

Candy, soda, and cookies are not just for Easter. The majority of Swedish teenagers eat more sugar than recommended, shows a thesis in nutrition science.
Most Swedish Teens Consume Too Much Sugar, Experts Warn

Finland Considers Looser Alcohol Laws, Threatening Alko's Monopoly

Finland's government wants to liberalize the alcohol policy in the country further – but how it will look in practice is still unclear. Moreover, it can have major consequences for Alko, Finland's equivalent to Systembolaget, which risks going under.
Finland Considers Looser Alcohol Laws, Threatening Alko's Monopoly

WHO Backs Historic Agreement on Future Pandemic Preparedness

The World Health Organization (WHO) is backing a historic agreement on future pandemics, the UN agency announced in a statement. It puts an end to over three years of negotiations where the gap between rich and poor countries has been one of the key issues.
WHO Backs Historic Agreement on Future Pandemic Preparedness

WHO Warns 10% of Afghans May Lose Healthcare Due to US Aid Cuts

Over ten percent of Afghanistan's population may be forced to live without healthcare by next year's turn, due to the US's cut aid. This is warned by the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO Warns 10% of Afghans May Lose Healthcare Due to US Aid Cuts

WHO Condemns Attack on Gaza's Last Functioning Northern Hospital

Israel has attacked the al-Ahli hospital – which is said to be the last functioning one in northern Gaza Strip. A child died when the building was evacuated.
WHO Condemns Attack on Gaza's Last Functioning Northern Hospital

Three-Year-Old in Mexico Dies from Bird Flu, First Confirmed Case

A three-year-old girl in Mexico has died from bird flu, reports the country's health authorities. The girl, from the northern state of Coahuila, was Mexico's first confirmed case of bird flu, it was announced over the weekend.
Three-Year-Old in Mexico Dies from Bird Flu, First Confirmed Case

First Bird Flu Case in Mexico: Young Girl in Serious Condition

In Mexico, a person has for the first time been infected with bird flu, confirms the country's health authorities. A three-year-old girl is being treated in hospital and is reported to be in a serious condition.
First Bird Flu Case in Mexico: Young Girl in Serious Condition

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

The death toll after the earthquake in Myanmar almost a week ago has risen to 3,145, since rescue workers have found more bodies. .
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700

Colorful children's backpacks are scattered around the rubble. When the preschool collapsed in the massive earthquake on Friday, small children were buried under the debris.
Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700
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