World Health Organisation (WHO)
World Breastfeeding Week: Breast milk is baby's first vaccine
Early initiation has numerous immunological and nutritional benefits for newborns that have been found to reduce mortality.
3 in 5 babies not breastfed in first hour of life
Most of these babies are born in low- and middle-income countries.
New Ebola virus found in Sierra Leone
Researchers are now working with the Sierra Leone government to determine whether any humans were infected.
'Doctors continue to bear the brunt of social aggression'
Psychologists contend that this could be part of a larger trend in society, of giving vent to innate prejudices, bigotry, patriarchy.
Gonorrhoea symptoms more prominent in men than women
WHO estimates that 78 million people worldwide are infected with gonorrhea each year.
Escalating air pollution levels harm city dwellers
Air pollution worsens during cooler temperatures because cold air tends to settle down and reduce ambient air quality.
Yoga helps against non-communicable diseases: WHO
Adults require at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity weekly.
Smoking up does not make psychiatric patients suicidal
Cannabis consumption is expected to increase.
'We are still at war' with Ebola: WHO chief
In contrast to past Ebola outbreaks health workers have moved quickly to halt Congo’s latest epidemic.
WHO diseases panel split on soft drink sugar tax to cut obesity
The panel said that its 21 members represented “rich and diverse views”, but that some views were “conflicting”.