WHO’s first childhood obesity guidelines emphasize family-based care
WHO has issued its first global guidelines on obesity among children and adolescents, calling for accessible, continuing care suited to young people and their families.
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WHO expands quality assessment of medical devices
WHO is expanding its prequalification programme for medical devices, broadening a system used to support quality-assured health procurement.
Partnership expands community mental health services in Jordan and Nepal
WHO and Lions Clubs have agreed to support expanded mental health services in Jordan and Nepal through a partnership running to 2028.
Dementia prevention guidance focuses on modifiable risks
New WHO guidance on dementia emphasizes the potential to reduce risk across the life course through health services and changes in everyday environments.
WHO calls for newborn screening linked to diagnosis and continuing care
WHO is urging countries to expand newborn screening so that treatable congenital conditions can be identified before they cause avoidable harm.
Global health report warns that progress remains uneven
WHO’s World Health Statistics 2026 report warns that improvements in health are not advancing fast enough to meet global goals for 2030.
WHO prequalifies malaria medicine designed for the smallest infants
WHO has prequalified a malaria treatment formulated specifically for newborns and small infants, addressing a gap in medicines suitable for this age group.
Portable tests and tongue swabs could widen access to TB diagnosis
The World Health Organization has recommended diagnostic approaches intended to bring tuberculosis testing closer to the communities that need it.
Medical experts: Accelerate clinical use of brain-computer interface to benefit public health
Chinese medical experts and researchers attend a round-table dialogue in Beijing on Jan 31, calling for the accelerated clinical translation of brain-computer interface to benefit mankind. [Photo prov
Artificial intelligence fuels healthcare innovation in China
The wider adoption of artificial intelligence across healthcare is underpinning the Healthy China Initiative while fostering new quality productive forces in the healthcare sector, experts said."
AI tunes into music for healing purposes
The AI therapy pod made its global debut at last month's World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. According to experts, the therapy pod represents an interdisciplinary innovation feat
Woman Allergic to Cats Gets Life-Changing Surprise When She Picks Up U-Haul
"I live on permanent anti allergy meds bc my three cats are more worth it than my respiratory system," one user said in the comments.
America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2025 Survey
As demand for cosmetic procedures continues to rise across the U.S., finding a skilled and trustworthy plastic surgeon is more important than ever. That's why Newsweek and Statista are happy to recognize America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2025.
Using Tech Might Actually Protect Your Brain As You Age
Frequent digital tech was found linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, challenging the idea that screen time harms brain health.
Woman Who's Blind Goes Viral Saying She Can 'Hear' Where Tree IsâHere's How
Molly Burke told Newsweek she senses 'sound shadows:' "Echolocation is a technique used by some blind people to help us navigate."
