Health
Global cholera cases surpass 565,000 in 2025 as WHO notes sharp decline in October
Eastern Mediterranean Region records highest caseload, while new infections drop 34% in October compared to September, says UN health agency
Global cholera cases surpass 565,000 in 2025 as WHO notes sharp decline in October
Eastern Mediterranean Region records highest caseload, while new infections drop 34% in October compared to September, says UN health agency
WHO warns health needs remain ‘immense’ amid fragile ceasefire
Since pause in fighting, 26 health service points have reopened, 8 new ones have been established, while north remains acutely underserved with no functioning hospital, says spokesperson
South Korea, Japan report sharp rise in flu cases
Infections surge 14-fold in South Korea as Japan hits fastest warning level in a decade
Studies link key genes to low bone density in children, raising hopes for earlier interventions
Philadelphia researchers identify genetic drivers of bone growth and fracture risk
WHO vaccinated over 10,000 children in Gaza in 8 days of immunization campaign
Campaign aims to reach more than 40,000 children, says WHO chief
Women risk being 'left behind' as AI advances, report warns
Women also found to be 20% less likely to engage with generative AI tools than men, making them less likely to work in AI-reliant roles
