World Health Organization

Why You Shouldn't Necessarily Freak Out About That Aspartame Research

The World Health Organization declared that aspartame, a low-calorie sweetener, could be carcinogenic. But experts say there are other factors to consider.
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Are We Ready For The Next Pandemic? 'No.'

"Panic and then complacency. Once it has faded we tend to forget how bad it was."
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Turkey-Syria Quake Death Toll Could Top 20,000, WHO Official Says

Within 24 hours of the 7.8 magnitude quake and a series of severe aftershocks, the estimated death toll was at more than 4,600 people.
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What We Know So Far About The Wildcard 'Centaurus' Covid Variant

"It’s hard to predict the effect of that many mutations appearing together."
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Why Everyone's Talking About The Deltacron Variant Again

What we know about the new 'recombinant' Covid variant so far.
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Putin's War Could Worsen The Impact Of Covid In Ukraine

Russia's invasion has destroyed health care facilities, curbing Ukrainians' access to services, including Covid vaccinations, the World Health Organisation said.
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Here's Where Health Experts Still Want You To Wear A Face Mask

You might not *have* to wear a mask, but this is why the World Health Organisation says you should.
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The Covid Pandemic Could Continue Well Into 2022. Here's Why

Western countries might be majority inoculated, but what about the global South?
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What You Need To Know About The Lambda Covid Variant In The UK

Eight cases have been detected in the UK, but how does it compare to the Delta variant?
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All The Covid Variants Are Getting New 'Non-Stigmatising' Names

Naming variants after the places where they are detected is discriminatory, says the World Health Organisation.
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