Trump’s order designates illicit fentanyl as ‘weapon of mass destruction’
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order designating fentanyl as a "weapon of…
‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms
Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. Influenza A H3N2, or the subclade K variant, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases,…
New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO
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Newsom names 2 former CDC leaders to California public health roles
1 of 2 | Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez testifies…
From Tbilisi courtyards to virtual rooms, young women reimagine peace across divides
UN News Ms. Ana Kuprava, Georgia (right) Maria Yesayan,…
Experts offer advice to avoid tendon trouble
Experts say care and quick attention to stiffness can help to avoid problems with tendons. Photo by Adobe…
From farm to classroom: Feeding children and supporting farmers in Timor-Leste
© WFP/Isabel Pereira Two girls east a hot meal prepared…
Dialogue is ‘not naïve – it’s necessary’ as global divisions deepen, UN Riyadh forum hears
UNAOC UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers…
New rapid test for hepatitis C boasts results in 15 minutes
People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test…
UN marks first World Turkic Language Family Day
UN News/Evgeniya Kleshcheva Registan Square in the center…
South Carolina quarantines 254 as measles cases surge
Health officials in South Carolina place more than 250 people in quarantine as measles cases surge in the…
From mud homes to joyful songs: Living heritage on the global stage
© UNESCO/Paras Mendiratta Participants celebrate at the…
UN Alliance of Civilizations urges youth to reaffirm peace as a global priority
© UNICEF/Elba Bayona Four young people get together at an…
FDA considering allowing new sunscreen ingredient in U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is reviewing a proposal to allow bemotrizinol in…
New guidelines recommend nerve blocks for migraine ER treatment
People hospitalized for a debilitating migraine should receive targeted nerve blocks rather than IV…
Can dialogue heal a fractured world? A UN-led alliance is making the case
UN News/Eileen Travers Youth Forum participants brought…
FDA reviewing safety of RSV drugs for infants, no incidents reported
Federal regulators have begun a safety review of two RSV medicines used to protect infants, even though no…
Ukraine civilians bear brunt of escalating attacks as winter closes in
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