World Health Organization

President Trump appears to be aiming for a more insular America. Here we explore how a lack of US participation could affect global efforts to combat health crises and climate change – and where we might see a glimmer of hope.

This WHO World Food Safety Day reminds us that everyone is susceptible to food-borne disease, but we can all help prevent illness with a few simple steps

The WHO’s ‘health-promoting schools’ is an old idea, but finding new ways to fully realise its potential for young people globally has never been more urgent

While the idea that the World Health Organization could investigate disease in countries like weapons inspectors is interesting, there are clear problems

New research shows that more than one-third of women in four low and middle-income countries are being mistreated when giving birth in health facilities

Risking his life is all in a day’s work for Dr David Williams, the newly appointed chair of the World Health Organization’s specialist Snakebite Group

If Big Tobacco screams you can be sure something is working and Big Tobacco certainly screams about plain packaging

Chronic illnesses now outrank infectious diseases in the developing world. University of Melbourne researchers are working in India to fight them.

World’s largest study confirms breastfeeding improves the health and intelligence of children and the wellbeing of their mothers

Don’t empty your fridge of bacon and other cured meats just yet. You need to be alert, not alarmed