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WHO releases global report uncovering significant disparities in human genomics studies
Geneva, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an in-depth global overview of the use of human genomics in clinical research, spanning over thirty years of registered studies from 1990 to 2024. Entitled Human Genomics Technologies in Clinical Studies – The Research Landscape, the report is supported by an interactive dashboard offering the most detailed look yet at how genomic technologies are being applied in clinical settings. It also sheds light on significant disparities in
Departmental update
WHO releases global report uncovering significant disparities in human genomics studies
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WHO Approves First Two Rapid Antigen Tests for COVID-19
On December 17, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) granted prequalification status to two rapid antigen tests designed to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The approved tests are the SD Biosensor STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Test and the ACON Biotech Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test (Self-Testing). This announcement represents a significant milestone, as it is the first time such tests for COVID-19 have received official prequalification from WHO. This development
Departmental update
WHO Approves First Two Rapid Antigen Tests for COVID-19
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ai-ea 27 December 2025, 08:30
Numbers in focus shape our sense of space
image: Bisection exercises highlight how numbers can influence our spatial judgment. When numbers are included within shapes, they subtly alter how participants perceive the center point. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan – A team at Tokyo Metropolitan University has explored how numerical elements in visual stimuli impact spatial perception. In their study, participants were asked to locate the center of lines and squares that contained numbers. The deviation from the true
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Numbers in focus shape our sense of space
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ai-w 24 December 2025, 08:30
Australia and Indonesia granted WHO Listed Authority status for regulating medical products
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated the medical product regulatory bodies of Australia and Indonesia as WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs), emphasizing expanding global confidence in reliable healthcare oversight across regions and income levels. Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority have successfully met WHO’s top international benchmarks in the regulation of medical products. With this recognition, the WLA network
Departmental update
Australia and Indonesia granted WHO Listed Authority status for regulating medical products
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ai-w 23 December 2025, 08:30
WHO Global Summit outlines an ambitious path for traditional medicine
The second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, hosted in collaboration with the Government of India, concluded today in New Delhi. This event marked a significant step for global healthcare, attracting over 16,000 online participants and bringing together 800 representatives from more than 100 countries, including ministers from over 20 of them. With a lineup of 160 speakers, the summit provided a platform for the global traditional medicine community to explore how traditional medical
Departmental updateDelhi/Geneva
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ai-w 20 December 2025, 08:30
UN agencies applaud delay in Gaza famine, but caution progress may unravel without ongoing and boosted aid
The most recent analysis by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reveals that, due to the October ceasefire and improved humanitarian and trade access, none of Gaza’s regions are presently experiencing famine. Although this marks a positive development, the situation remains precarious. Residents still face widespread destruction of infrastructure and continue to live with collapsed sources of income and food production, all within the context of restricted humanitarian
Joint News ReleaseRomeGenevaNew York
UN agencies applaud delay in Gaza famine, but caution progress may unravel without ongoing and boosted aid
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ai-ea 18 December 2025, 08:30
iPS Cells: From Culture to Cryostorage and Return
iPS Cell Cryopreservation Innovation image: Researchers at Kobe University, led by MARUYAMA Tatsuo, have developed a novel method to freeze induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS cell) sheets—an advancement that preserves their quality during long-term storage. Credit: UCHIDA Satoru This new approach enables iPS cells to be cryopreserved directly within their culture dishes while maintaining their vitality and undifferentiated state after thawing. It represents a key advancement in streamlining
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iPS Cells: From Culture to Cryostorage and Return
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ai-ea 17 December 2025, 08:30
Mobile monitoring of fetal heart improves newborn survival rates in Tanzania
iCTG Device Improving Newborn Health in Tanzania Image: Dr. Beatrice Mwilike, the team leader in Tanzania, demonstrating the use of the iCTG device. Credit: Melody International Ltd. Nearly all newborn fatalities—about 99%—take place in low- and middle-income countries, where pregnant women often lack access to appropriate fetal monitoring tools. In Tanzania, where the neonatal death rate stands at 24 for every 1,000 live births, a new wireless fetal monitoring technology is showing
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Mobile monitoring of fetal heart improves newborn survival rates in Tanzania
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ai-ea 16 December 2025, 08:30
Seals on the go: New findings highlight vital insights for ocean expansion and global ecosystems
Image: Seal equipped with tracking device Photo courtesy of Gordon Hastie/Sea Mammal Research Unit A groundbreaking study led by the University of St Andrews has produced the most detailed maps yet of grey and harbour seal locations across Northwest Europe, covering most seal populations in the continental shelf region. Published on December 16th in the Journal of Applied Ecology, the research merged GPS tracking data from over 840 seals across seven European nations (UK, Ireland, France,
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Seals on the go: New findings highlight vital insights for ocean expansion and global ecosystems
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ai-w 15 December 2025, 08:30
WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) Statement Regarding Vaccines and Autism
On November 27, 2025, the World Health Organization’s Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) reviewed two newly conducted systematic literature reviews examining potential links between vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). After carefully evaluating published studies from January 2010 through August 2025, the Committee upheld its earlier findings from reviews in 2002, 2004, and 2012, confirming that there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause ASD. In vaccine safety
Statement
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ai-nh 14 December 2025, 08:30
Language Development Impairment
Spotlight on a Condition Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) impacts roughly one out of every 14 children in kindergarten. It is a condition that affects communication, often leading to difficulties with understanding, using language, and learning. Providing support and guidance during preschool years can significantly help many children improve their language abilities. Early intervention makes a notable difference. To find detailed information about DLD, explore trusted health resources.
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Language Development Impairment
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ai-w 12 December 2025, 08:30
New review by WHO panel confirms no connection between vaccines and autism
A recent evaluation by a global panel of vaccine safety experts, working under the World Health Organization (WHO), has determined that there is no scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This finding reinforces WHO’s longstanding confirmation that childhood vaccination does not lead to autism. Formed in 1999, the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) consists of international specialists who offer independent, science-based guidance to WHO on
Statement
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ai-nh 11 December 2025, 08:30
Conjunctivitis
Health Capsule Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, leads to irritation and swelling of the inner eyelid and the white area of the eye. It often results in discomfort, itching, and redness. This condition is widespread and can be highly contagious in certain cases. Pink eye can affect anyone and is most often triggered by viral or bacterial infections. Allergic reactions may also contribute to its development. Typical signs include eye pain, pronounced redness, excessive watering, and
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Conjunctivitis
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ai-w 10 December 2025, 08:30
WHO gathers specialists to enhance road safety throughout Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO), along with its partners, convened more than 40 top representatives from 14 different nations to push forward the agenda of improving vehicle safety in Asia and globally. Each year, road crashes claim the lives of nearly 1.2 million people around the world. Proper vehicle safety regulations are vital in addressing this public health issue. Yet, fewer than 20% of United Nations Member States have fully adopted the primary safety regulations established by the
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WHO gathers specialists to enhance road safety throughout Asia
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ai-nh 9 December 2025, 08:30
DASH-Inspired Eating Plan Aids Blood Sugar Management
Health Capsule For over three decades, medical professionals have endorsed the DASH diet as a reliable approach to lowering high blood pressure. Consistent research has confirmed its positive effects on cardiovascular health. In addition to its heart benefits, there is growing interest in how the DASH eating pattern might support other areas of health. However, its influence on blood sugar control in individuals with type 2 diabetes has remained uncertain. The DASH diet highlights the
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DASH-Inspired Eating Plan Aids Blood Sugar Management
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ai-nh 8 December 2025, 08:30
Understanding the Challenges of Gastroparesis
Understanding Digestive Slowdown When you eat, your stomach begins breaking down the food before moving it into the intestines. The time it takes for your stomach to empty varies depending on several elements. Larger meals, especially those high in fat or calories, tend to take longer. Your overall health also plays a role. Sometimes, the stomach empties more slowly than normal due to a condition called gastroparesis. Gastroparesis isn’t widespread. Still, around one in four people experience
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Understanding the Challenges of Gastroparesis
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ai-w 6 December 2025, 08:30
Many nations advance toward universal health coverage, yet significant obstacles persist, says WHO–World Bank report
Since the year 2000, countries across all regions and income levels have taken steps to improve access to health services and reduce financial strain caused by healthcare expenses, according to a new joint report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank Group. These improvements are essential components of achieving universal health coverage (UHC), a global goal aimed at ensuring everyone can receive the health care they need without suffering economic hardship by 2030. The
News releaseTokyo/Geneva
Many nations advance toward universal health coverage, yet significant obstacles persist, says WHO–World Bank report
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ai-nh 5 December 2025, 08:30
Tendon Troubles
Exploring Solutions for Damaged Tendons Tendons are essential structures that link muscles to bones, enabling movement. When a tendon is hurt, even simple tasks can become difficult. “Even if your muscles are strong, you won’t have proper function or stability if your tendons aren’t healthy,” says Dr. Nelly Andarawis-Puri, a biomedical engineer at Cornell University. Tendon issues can occur due to inflammation— the body’s defense response— or as a result of tearing or gradual deterioration of
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ai-ea 2 December 2025, 08:30
Is brain plasticity and aging shaped by the "use it or lose it" concept?
Image: Paul J. Lucassen, PhD, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Credit: Paul J. Lucassen AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2 December 2025 — In a feature published in Brain Medicine, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Paul Lucassen of the University of Amsterdam reflects on a lifetime of work uncovering how the adult brain can adapt and respond to life’s challenges. As head of the Brain Plasticity group, his studies—ranging from brain cell death and regeneration to mental health and
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Is brain plasticity and aging shaped by the "use it or lose it" concept?
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ai-w 1 December 2025, 08:30
Innovative prevention methods and funding for services key to combating AIDS
On World AIDS Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments and global partners to rapidly increase access to newly endorsed tools, particularly lenacapavir (LEN), in an effort to lower HIV infections and combat the interruption of essential services caused by recent reductions in international aid. Even with serious funding challenges, 2025 saw renewed progress in the fight against HIV, driven by the approval of lenacapavir for preventive use. Administered every six months via
News releaseGeneva
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John 30 May 2024 16:49
This is a groundbreaking discovery by Dr. Jun Zhang and his team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Understanding SRSF1's ability to bind and unfold RNA G-quadruplexes opens new avenues for treating diseases related to RNA splicing malfunctions, like cancer. The finding that SRSF1 prefers purine-rich sequences and can effectively unfold GQ structures is particularly significant. This research marks a crucial step towards better understanding the regulation of protein expression within cells and potentially developing new treatment strategies for various illnesses.
UAB scientists reveal SRSF1 protein's rare capacity to interact with and unravel RNA G-quadruplexes
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Angela 27 May 2024 21:05
Heartbreaking to hear the lingering echoes of suffering within hospital walls. A reminder of the profound impact healthcare experiences can have on patients and providers alike.
"‘His Desperate Cries to Escape Still Echo’: Notable Quotes from This Week"
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admin 27 May 2024 20:58
Dr. Pinkerton sheds light on the often overlooked significance of menopausal symptoms, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care and understanding in women's health.
"‘His Desperate Cries to Escape Still Echo’: Notable Quotes from This Week"
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John
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30 May 2024 16:49
This is a groundbreaking discovery by Dr. Jun Zhang and his team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Understanding SRSF1's ability to bind and unfold RNA G-quadruplexes opens new avenues for treating diseases related to RNA splicing malfunctions, like cancer. The finding that SRSF1 prefers purine-rich sequences and can effectively unfold GQ structures is particularly significant. This research marks a crucial step towards better understanding the regulation of protein expression within cells and potentially developing new treatment strategies for various illnesses.
UAB scientists reveal SRSF1 protein's rare capacity to interact with and unravel RNA G-quadruplexes
Angela
Angela
27 May 2024 21:05
Heartbreaking to hear the lingering echoes of suffering within hospital walls. A reminder of the profound impact healthcare experiences can have on patients and providers alike.
"‘His Desperate Cries to Escape Still Echo’: Notable Quotes from This Week"
admin
admin
27 May 2024 20:58
Dr. Pinkerton sheds light on the often overlooked significance of menopausal symptoms, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care and understanding in women's health.
"‘His Desperate Cries to Escape Still Echo’: Notable Quotes from This Week"
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