Health

Red Cross warns 204M people now live in areas controlled or contested by armed groups

Red Cross warns 204M people now live in areas controlled or contested by armed groups

'These figures confirm what we've been observing for several years now: most armed groups are not temporary actors but deeply entrenched in territories where they operate,' says ICRC adviser on armed groups

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Studies link key genes to low bone density in children, raising hopes for earlier interventions
20.11.2025

Studies link key genes to low bone density in children, raising hopes for earlier interventions

Philadelphia researchers identify genetic drivers of bone growth and fracture risk

WHO vaccinated over 10,000 children in Gaza in 8 days of immunization campaign
20.11.2025

WHO vaccinated over 10,000 children in Gaza in 8 days of immunization campaign

Campaign aims to reach more than 40,000 children, says WHO chief

Women risk being 'left behind' as AI advances, report warns
19.11.2025

Women risk being 'left behind' as AI advances, report warns

Women also found to be 20% less likely to engage with generative AI tools than men, making them less likely to work in AI-reliant roles

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'