WHO agrees to tackle research on neglected diseases
Campaigners on Saturday welcomed a World Health Organization pledge to tackle research and funding gaps concerning some of the developing world's biggest killer diseases.
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WHO: Measles deaths have plummeted over a decade
The number of measles deaths worldwide has apparently dropped by about three-quarters over a decade, according to a new study by the World Health Organization and others.
WHO: Dementia cases worldwide will triple by 2050
Cases of dementia — and the heavy social and financial burdens associated with them — are set to soar in the coming decades as life expectancy and medical care improve in poorer countries, the World Health Organization says.
WHO urges China to bolster tobacco controls
The head of the World Health Organization urged China on Tuesday to bolster controls on tobacco in a country where half of adult males smoke.
Standard protein diets match high protein diets for weight loss & muscle strength
With the World Health Organization estimating that by 2015, there will be more than 1.5 billion overweight consumers, the opportunities for a scientifically-substantiated weight management product are impressive. The market for food, beverage and …
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Physical Activity
Physical activity is one of health promotions recommended by the World Health Organization to combat global public health problems or concerns.
Rwanda: Exercise Alone Is Not Enough to Lose Weight
While exercising is good for your health, and essential when you want to lose weight, it is in itself not sufficient to win the war on kilos. According to the World Health Organization, obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally. …
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Rwanda: Exercise Alone Is Not Enough to Lose Weight
While exercising is good for your health, and essential when you want to lose weight, it is in itself not sufficient to win the war on kilos. According to the World Health Organization, obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally. …
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15 Minutes of Exercise Every Day Reduces Risk of Death
Many health organizations, such as the World Health Organization, recognize the benefits of physical activity and recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. However, whether or not less exercise than this recommendation can benefit …
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Even 15 mins. of exercise a day can add years to life, study finds, bolstering …
By AP, LOS ANGELES — A large new study has found even a little bit of daily exercise has health benefits. Exercise guidelines by the World Health Organization and many government health agencies recommend that adults get at least a half-hour of …
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