The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemns Israel’s decision to issue evacuation orders in Gaza, labeling it a “death sentence” for Palestinians who are sick and injured and currently receiving medical treatment in the region’s hospitals. The WHO expressed deep concern over the relocation of more than 2000 patients to southern Gaza, where health facilities …
The World Health Organization announced the approval of a second malaria vaccine on Monday, which could provide countries with a more affordable and accessible option compared to the first vaccine. The decision to authorize the new vaccine was made based on the advice of two expert groups, who recommended its use in children at risk …
Concerns are rising among global health authorities as COVID-19 cases surge in countries in the Northern Hemisphere. This is particularly worrisome because respiratory illnesses tend to peak during the winter months in these regions. The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to enhance their surveillance and reporting of COVID-19 due to an increase in …
As the rates of gonorrhea continue to rise in Canada, health officials are sounding the alarm about the infection becoming more resistant to antibiotics. This could potentially lead to untreatable cases of the sexually transmitted infection (STI). The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a media release on Monday, stating that several countries, including Canada, are …
In its first two years, the WHO Foundation raised nearly 40% of its funding from anonymous sources. This has raised concerns among some about potential influence on the World Health Organization and its role in shaping global health policy. The foundation, established in 2020 to secure private sector funds for the WHO, received a total …
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to establish a robust surveillance system to protect the most vulnerable individuals from the health risks associated with extreme heat, such as heat stroke and exhaustion. These vulnerable populations include those with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes, older people, pregnant women, children, and the homeless. While the …
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in sugar-free soft drinks, desserts, and chewing gum, may have a potential risk of causing cancer. However, experts interviewed by Global News are not overly concerned about this warning. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) conducted a study assessing the …
New Research Links Aspartame to Cancer, While Others Assert Its Safety New findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization (WHO), suggest that the artificial sweetener aspartame may be carcinogenic. However, the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), another WHO-affiliated group, maintains that aspartame is …
According to sources familiar with the process, a leading global health organization is set to declare aspartame, one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners, as a possible carcinogen. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a division of the World Health Organization (WHO), will list aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” for the …
Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines cautioning against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight control. The guidelines suggest that long-term use of these sweeteners may increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues. Now, the WHO is signaling that it may issue a new warning specifically on …