WHO Partners TikTok to Combat Health Misinformation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and TikTok have launched a year-long collaboration to deliver reliable, science-based health information to a global audience. According to a statement published on the organisation’s website on Thursday, this partnership aims to enhance health literacy and promote positive health behaviours through engaging digital content. “Social media platforms can significantly influence…

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WHO Issues New Guidance to Enhance Global Clinical Trials

The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday unveiled new guidance aimed at improving the design, conduct, and oversight of clinical trials worldwide. This initiative seeks to strengthen country-led research and development (R&D) ecosystems, making safe and effective health interventions more accessible and affordable across all income levels. For the first time, WHO provides specific recommendations…

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1 in 7 Adolescents Worldwide Suffer from Mental Disorder – WHO

A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a concerning trend: at least one in seven adolescents worldwide, aged 10-19, suffer from a mental disorder, with rising rates of depression and anxiety. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for increased global investment in adolescent health services, particularly in addressing mental health and…

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New Study Links Maternal Sleep Deprivation to Developmental Delays in Boys

A new study from Anhui Medical University reveals alarming links between short sleep duration during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental delays in offspring, particularly among boys. In a report published on Tuesday in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers tracked over 7,000 mother-child pairs, uncovering that women who experienced persistent short sleep during mid-pregnancy faced…

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