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US officially leaves World Health Organization
The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving the UN agency without one of its biggest donors. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order signalling the withdrawal a year ago, having criticised the organisation for being too “China-centric” during the Covid pandemic. The US Department of Health and Human Services…
Sir Chris Whitty: Relying on weight-loss drugs to stop obesity would be societal failure
Speaking at the Medical Journalists’ Association annual lecture, Sir Chris said he was worried about obesity as there is an “optimal weight” for healthy living, with larger waistlines increasing the risk of cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and infections.
Kiwis and mineral water can cut constipation, says new guidance
Eating several kiwi fruit a day can help relieve constipation and is a better starting point than worrying about a high-fibre diet, according to new guidance on the condition. The advice says drinking water high in minerals is better for constipation than tap water, and magnesium oxide supplements are good for improving symptoms. Researchers from…
