Medicare costs rise in United States in 2026
Healthcare expenses for millions of Americans are expected to increase in 2026 as changes to Medicare premiums and deductibles come into effect, putting additional...
Thailand launches ambitious plan to slash sugar in popular drinks
Thailand is intensifying efforts to curb the country’s alarmingly high sugar intake by pushing through a major reform of how sweetened beverages are served,...
Malawi launches emergency polio campaign amid aid cuts
Malawi has mounted a nationwide emergency response to a sudden outbreak of polio, administering vaccines to around 1.3 million children in just four days...
Return to traditional diet can reverse Nepal’s diabetes epidemic
A growing body of research indicates that reverting to Nepal’s traditional diet of lentils and rice may play a significant role in reversing the...
US unveils overhauled dietary guidelines, easing alcohol limits
In a major revision of federal nutrition policy, the United States has released its updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2025–2030, introducing sweeping recommendations...
US: Health policy shakeup in 2026 set to impact millions
As the United States enters 2026, sweeping changes to health policy crafted by Congress and federal agencies are poised to reshape the American health...
€1m Picasso portrait to be won for €100 in global charity
A rare Pablo Picasso portrait valued at more than €1 million is being offered in an unprecedented global charity raffle that allows anyone, anywhere...
Pakistan sees 200% surge in HIV cases
World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS have issued a stark warning that Pakistan is now home to one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in...
Uruguay: Rice-industry labourers face health risks amid export booms
In Uruguay, the booming rice-export industry is casting a shadow over the health and lives of the workers who produce it. Although the sector...