Tag: WHO
COVID-19 Detected on Imported Frozen Chicken Wings in China
We are living in uncertain times ushered in by a new and unique virus of which little is known. One thing that may have...
Should We Wipe Out The World’s Deadliest Animal?
The world’s most dangerous animal might have just met its match — modern science. The animal in question kills more people than any other,...
Zika’s Olympic Threat: Spain’s Most Famous Athlete Threatens To Skip
Pau Gasol, widely considered Spain’s most famous athlete, actually attended medical school prior to becoming a professional basketball player. Using his training in healthcare,...
A Future Without Malaria Nearer Than Ever
In the developed world, malaria means taking some pills when travelling to a foreign country or, worst-case, time spent in a hospital receiving treatment....
WHO Calls Emergency Meeting to Discuss Zika Virus Concerns
A meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) is scheduled for Monday, February 1st, to discuss what actions can be taken against the Zika...
New Toilet Holds Promise for Reducing Disease in Third World Countries
Sanitation. If you are like me, you probably hear the word "sanitation" and tune out whatever comes next. Perhaps you are more conscientious and...
Noise Pollution May Be Impacting Your Health More Than You Think
If you live in an urban environment — or even a busy suburban area — you know that pollution is just something you have...
Put Down the Bacon — It Causes Cancer!
This just in: red meat is probably carcinogenic. The latest news comes to us in a statement by the World Health Organization’s International Agency...
Insecticide Used to Treat Lice Has Been Shown to Cause Cancer
A run-in with lice is bad enough all by itself, but now there may be more to worry about when trying to get rid...
