World News in Brief: New declaration on NCDs and mental health, Khartoum shelter crisis, WFP lifeline in Ukraine, South Sudan rights update

[ad_1] The text, negotiated over five months, will go before the General Assembly for approval in just a few weeks’ time. It was adopted at a high-level meeting at UN Headquarters late on Thursday, where heads of State, government leaders and health ministers stressed the urgency of coordinated action. NCDs such as heart and lung disease, […]

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World News in Brief: Gaza and Nicaragua human rights update, WHO hypertension alert and alarm over US autism claim

[ad_1] The damaged facilities include nine schools and two health centres sheltering more than 11,000 people. At least five displaced people were injured and UNRWA’s field office also sustained damage. The agency says that its operations in Gaza City – where Israeli air and ground attacks have intensified – have been sharply reduced after its […]

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World News in Brief: WHO reaffirms safety of vaccines, appeal for Sudanese civilians trapped in El Fasher, DR Congo Ebola outbreak update

[ad_1] “Extensive research, including large-scale studies over the past decade, has found no consistent association,” the agency said in a statement, urging expectant mothers to follow the advice of their health providers. The alarm was raised by the White House on Monday when US President Donald Trump and senior health officials issued a new warning that […]

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Mental health takes centre stage at the General Assembly

[ad_1] Although the subject of mental health has been raised in previous years, it will get top billing at the event, which will also cover the prevention and control of other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular illnesses, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases.  NCDs remain the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. They […]

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Scotland Invests in Stroke Prevention to Reduce Recurrence and Improve Outcomes

The Scottish Government has announced a targeted investment to prevent hundreds of secondary strokes each year, aiming to reduce long-term disability and pressure on the healthcare system. The initiative focuses on improving post-stroke care and early intervention strategies for patients at high risk of recurrence. Secondary strokes—those occurring after an initial event—account for a significant […]

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UK NHS Unveils Groundbreaking AI Platform to Accelerate Diagnosis Nationwide

NHS England has announced the launch of AIR-SP, a pioneering cloud-based platform designed to revolutionize diagnostic screening through artificial intelligence. Backed by nearly £6 million in government funding, AIR-SP will enable simultaneous, nationwide trials of AI tools across NHS trusts, streamlining research and accelerating clinical adoption. Currently, 90% of AI tools in NHS screening remain […]

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New tools aim to improve early diagnosis and ease NHS pressure – UKRI

[ad_1] Further information Funded projects A Community-based diagnostiC for early airwayS disease (ACCESS) EPSRC investment: £1.21 million Professor Grant Ritchie of the University of Oxford is leading a project to develop a new, easier breathing test to help diagnose asthma and COPD earlier and more accurately. Especially in people from disadvantaged communities, who often face […]

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Minister Foley Expands ‘Early Talk Boost’ to Tackle Language Delay in Young Children

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced the expansion of the ‘Early Talk Boost’ programme, a targeted intervention designed to address language delays among young children. The initiative will grow this month with the recruitment of up to 50 additional tutors, extending its reach to more early learning and care settings nationwide. […]

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Does your child need more protein? The answer is probably not

[ad_1] Protein is everywhere nowadays. From yogurt to breakfast cereal, bread to pasta or even chocolate bars, the obsession with making sure we get enough protein has seemingly taken over our diets. This push for protein has even started to trickle down to children, with parents now worrying their kids aren’t getting enough of it. […]

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Scientists Refute Trump’s Claim Linking Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism

Leading scientists and medical experts have strongly rejected President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that paracetamol (acetaminophen), commonly known as Tylenol, taken during pregnancy may be linked to autism in children. The claim, made without supporting evidence, has sparked concern among healthcare professionals and researchers worldwide. “There is no credible scientific basis for this claim,” said […]

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