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The WHO has backed India's handling of the Nipah virus outbreak after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal, saying the risk of wider spread is low. With strong surveillance, contact tracing, and coordination, India's response has ruled out the need for travel or trade restrictions.

The agency said there is no evidence yet of increased human-to-human transmission, but did not rule out further exposure to the virus circulating in bats in parts of India and Bangladesh.

WHO classifies processed meats like bacon, sausages, and hot dogs as Group 1 carcinogens. An oncologist explains the real cancer risk, evidence strength, & safe consumption limits

As chikungunya cases rise in parts of Tamil Nadu, health authorities issue an alert. Here's what World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines say about symptoms, risks, diagnosis and the mosquito-control measures that matter most.

Everything is bad if consumed in excess, yes, even pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are nutritious but overeating them can backfire. Excess intake may cause digestive issues, calorie overload, high sodium intake, mineral imbalances, and even jaw or dental strain. Experts, including the World Health Organization and National Institutes of Health, stress moderation to enjoy their benefits safely., Health, Times Now

As the world marked World No Tobacco Day, with the theme "Commit to Quit", the Nigeria Heart Foundation, NHF has tasked the Federal government over non-implementation of the 2007 Tobacco Act, even as it raised the alarm over the increasing number of Nigerians who smoke.

Dr Walter Mulombo, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, says the world body is set to scale up programmes in 22 countries to help people to quit tobacco use

On this year's World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organisation, WHO has warned that smoking one cigarette a day can seriously harm a person's health even as it disclosed that no fewer than 1.2 million non-smokers die from exposure to tobacco smoke

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a campaign to support millions of tobacco users who are actively taking steps to save their lives but still need help to succeed

The World Health Assembly, the main governing body of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has adopted a new resolution on malaria