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Higher Physical Activities Can Lower Risk of Chronic DiseasesHigher levels of total physical activity can lower risk of five common chronic diseases -- breast and bowel cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, finds a study.
- WHO Urges Governments to Raise Tobacco Taxes to Curb Smoking
Governments around the world should increase taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products to save lives and generate funds for stronger health services, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
- WHO Warns of Widespread Misunderstanding of Superbug Threat
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), people across the world are confused about the major threat to public health posed by drug-resistant superbugs and do not know how to stop that risk growing.
- Number of Adults with Diabetes has Quadrupled Since 1980: WHO
The number of adults estimated to be living with diabetes has nearly quadrupled over 35 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported to draw awareness on World Health Day.
- World Blood Donor Day: Who Can Donate Blood?
World Blood Donor Day is commemorated every year on 14th June. It is one of the eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization(WHO) to raise awareness about the need for ...
- Pesticide Poisoning is the Most Common Method of Suicide: WHO
A latest report released by World Health Organization (WHO) reveals some astonishing facts about suicide, the second leading cause of death in 15-29 year-olds globally. The report - 'Preventing Suicide: A Global Imperative' is a ...
- Why is Europe so Fat? Questions and Answers
A World Health Organization research contends that Europe is getting fatter every year, and heading for an obesity crisis.
- WHO: Nearly 20 to 40% of the Adult Population in India are Affected by Obesity
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 20 to 40% of the adult population and 10 to 20% of children in India are affected by obesity.
- World Health Day 2015: It's Time to Focus on Food Safety
With World Health Organization (WHO) declaring food safety as this years theme for World Health Day, many questions related to the subject have resurfaced.
- Diabetes Diet: Onion May Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels - Expert Suggests
Blood Sugar Levels: There is an extensive range of food ingredients, which loads you up with nutrients to manage diabetes. One such popular food ingredient is onion.
