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The World Health Organization (WHO) wants to see a global tax on sugar beverages. The United Nations' public health arm said on Tuesday it is calling for "global action" to tax sugary drinks, which are linked with obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay. In a report titled "Fiscal policies for...

The Zika virus has swarmed media outlets as the mosquito-borne disease spreads. Over the past six months, the scare has escalated from an issue concerning South America to a woman's and ethical issue — as bans against pregnancy in certain countries following the discovery that the virus can...

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) lovers can continue enjoying their hot beverages, so long as it isn't served too hot. According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization's cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), there is no conclusive proof that...

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have partnered with the private sector to fight Zika amid the World Health Organization (WHO) warnings that people living in Zika-affected nations to delay pregnancy due to the virus' potential impact on children, according to a report on Fox Business Network. "I...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised people returning from Zika-virus infected areas should either abstain from sex or practice safe sex for eight weeks, according to a Reuters report. Previously, the WHO had announced a four-week "safe" period. "The recommendation, which doubles the...

Various media sources, such as the New York Times, are reporting that the World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus and its supposed links to birth defects an international public health emergency. The Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and has been linked to cases in more than 20...

In a new article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, scientists Daniel Lucey and Lawrence Gostin urge the World Health Organization (WHO) to take urgent action to combat the Zika virus. There is currently no vaccine for the virus, which is linked to shrunken brains in children....

A pair of experts are downplaying the impact of the WHO study linking processed meats to cancer. According to Angie Setzer, the true problem lies with the processing chemicals, not the meat. She predicts that consumers are unlikely to change their behavior as a result of the study. The World...

The WHO has found more evidence linking processed meat consumption with cancer. The latest study shows that people who consume 50g of processed meats per day have an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Several other past studies have also found links between processed meats and cancer...