Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests
Mifepristone has been under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.
Men got taller and heavier at twice the rate of women over past century, study shows
Men have grown taller and heavier at more than twice the rate of women, according to the study, published Wednesday in the journal Biology Letters.
5 expert-approved ways to eliminate artificial sweeteners in your diet
Reaching for a diet soda or artificially sweetened snack to lose weight or to enjoy a few more treats? A growing number of scientists believe that’s not a good idea.
Evolution of Sex Ed: Candor Health ever-growing curriculum emphasizes healthy relationships, consent
HINSDALE, Ill. — The evolution of sex ed. It’s not just anatomy and reproductive health any longer. An organization that’s been in the classroom for 50 years reflects on the challenges of a changing ...
US to leave World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, says UN
The United States will leave the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, the United Nations said on Thursday, after being formally notified of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has ...
Tailored guidelines and reduced stigma needed to tackle leprosy, Irish case study reveals
A case report published in Eurosurveillance on an adult with an imported case of leprosy in Ireland shows that there are notable challenges in tackling the disease in settings where it is rare.
Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records
President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for ...
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Opinion | America's treaty withdrawal whiplash is making the world less safe
Elise Stefanik will defend Trump pulling out of the World Health Organization and Paris climate agreement at the United Nations if the Senate confirms her.
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Chinese biotechs, a WHO departure, and post-JPM thoughts
What does Trump's decision to leave the WHO mean for public health? And should U.S. companies be intimidated by Chinese drug ...
America is leaving WHO. What does that mean for public health?
The organization has tried to impose a "radical abortion regime" on countries, and has backed gender-affirming care "as a medical right." Withdrawing from WHO is a shame because it "provides valuable ...
As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must double down on its support
The U.S. withdrawal from WHO has seismic implications on issues like prevention of future pandemics, and the stakes are especially high for Canada.
Africa Health Agency Warns Over 'Big Time' Impact If US Quits WHO
The United States withdrawing from the World Health Organization would have a significant impact on public health programmes in Africa, the continent's public health agency said Thursday.