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Turkish president meets WHO chief on sidelines of G20 summit

Turkish president meets WHO chief on sidelines of G20 summit

Further information on meeting not immediately available

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Now dominating diets worldwide, ultra-processed foods pose global health threat: Study
19.11.2025

Now dominating diets worldwide, ultra-processed foods pose global health threat: Study

With global sales of $1.9T, sector uses its resources to lobby against regulation, shape scientific debate, and delay policy action, says new study

Belgium plans to ban all vape flavors except tobacco to protect youth
19.11.2025

Belgium plans to ban all vape flavors except tobacco to protect youth

Start date is unclear, but health minister wants ban in place 'as soon as possible'

Americans face growing stress over health care costs ahead of new year: Report
18.11.2025

Americans face growing stress over health care costs ahead of new year: Report

Nearly half of Americans worry about affording health care next year as prescription drug costs, medical debt rise

1 in 4 pregnant women in US don't get early prenatal care: Report
18.11.2025

1 in 4 pregnant women in US don't get early prenatal care: Report

March of Dimes report says lack of sufficient maternal health services is one major reason for late start of prenatal care

EU Commission approves first treatment for serious chronic lung disease
18.11.2025

EU Commission approves first treatment for serious chronic lung disease

The approved drug, brensocatib, is authorized to treat adult and adolescent patients aged 12 years and older