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HIV: The prevention issue
Jul 18, 2016News Hour: The latest UNAIDS statistics on HIV show that in the past 12 months an extra 2 million people have accessed HIV treatment: 17 million of the near 37 million infected are now receiving potentially... -
Brexit and junior doctors’ contracts: the real threats to the NHS
Jul 18, 2016News Hour: Junior doctors in England’s National Health Service (NHS) voted 58% to 42% to reject the final contract offer from the UK Government. The rejection follows 3 years of negotiation and the first all-out strike... -
New strategies to end violence against children
Jul 18, 2016News Hour: WHO and partners launch 7 interlinked strategies to reduce violence against children. The approaches have all been tested and all have shown concrete results. By bringing them together, WHO hopes to dramatically reduce instances... -
WHO steps up response to rising health needs of internally displaced persons in Juba City, South Sudan
Jul 18, 2016News Hour: In response to the growing humanitarian crisis that has caused deaths, high numbers of civilian injuries in Juba City and the displacement of thousands of residents fleeing from the conflict, WHO has donated to... -
WHO flags key challenges to global HIV response at International AIDS Conference
Jul 18, 2016News Hour: The World Health Organization is flagging 4 key challenges as the international community meets at the International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa, from 18–22 July 2016. The Organization is highlighting the need to... -
Priti Patel appointed Secretary of State for International Development of UK
Jul 18, 2016News Hour: The Rt Hon Priti Patel was appointed Secretary of State for International Development on Thursday 14 July following Theresa May’s appointment as Prime Minister. International Development Secretary Priti Patel said: “I am delighted to have... -
Five questions you’re too scared to ask about your body
Jul 17, 2016News Hour: Our bodies are complex machines. Taking care of them can be a challenge. And sometimes weird problems crop up that can be embarrassing to ask a doctor about. Here are nine of those questions... -
The 3 best exercises for lower back pain
Jul 17, 2016News Hour: Here are the top three lower back pain exercises we recommend. If you experience pain while doing any of them, stop immediately and seek medical advice. 1. Back extensions If you’ve ever done yoga,... -
Seven reasons why are women tougher than men
Jul 17, 2016News Hour: Stereotypes point to men being the stronger, faster sex, but here are some pretty solid reasons women may be tougher than men: 1. Women bleed for a week and experience cramps, bloating, fatigue, and... -
7 proven ways to help you lose baby weight
Jul 17, 2016News Hour: Below are 7 proven tips to help you get your body back and to help you feel comfortable within your own skin: 1. Say goodbye to diets Instead of dieting, eat a well-balanced and...
