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'Cutting Down Sugar Intake Should Be Global Strategy'Cutting down on sugar should be part of a global strategy to tackle the obesity epidemic, says a study commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO).The finding is based on an analysis of 8,000 trials ...
- Higher Physical Activities Can Lower Risk of Chronic Diseases
Higher 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.
- Chronic Diseases Kill 3 Million a Year in China: WHO
Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) - such as lung cancer, stroke, heart disease and diabetes - accounted for 8.6 million deaths in China in 2012, according to the WHO.
- 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.
- Hot Dogs, Bacon & Other Processed Meats Cause Cancer, Declares WHO
A research division of the WHO announced that bacon, sausage and other processed meats cause cancer and that red meat probably does, too
- 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.
- 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.
- Cancer, Cholesterol & Others: Top 10 Health-Related Concerns and Ways to Tackle Them
World Health Day is celebrated annually on 7th April to mark the founding of the World Health Organization or WHO. It is surprising to know that more than half of the world's population faces the ...
- These countries consume the most alcohol
The 'Global Health Report on Alcohol and Health 2014', released by the World Health Organization, shows country profiles of alcohol consumption for each of its member states. It states that about less than half of ...
