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WHO warns of enormous burden of chronic disease
by on Apr.27, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease and diabetes cause more deaths than all other diseases combined, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
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WHO warns drugs misuse weakens fight against diseases
by on Apr.07, 2011, under Health and Fitness
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the misuse and irrational use of antibiotics has undermined the global fight against tuberculosis and malaria, warning of a possible return to the days before the drugs were developed.
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China warns HIV/AIDS highly prevalent in some areas
by on Feb.18, 2011, under Health and Fitness
China warned Wednesday of the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in some areas, saying the situation in the country was still grim and calling for better prevention and treatment of the disease.
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UK health agency warns over antibiotic resistance
by on Jan.29, 2011, under Health and Fitness
British health authorities issued new guidelines on Saturday to try to halt the spread of "superbug" infections that are resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics, known as carbapenems.
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BMA warns against 'slash and burn' in NHS
by on Oct.01, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A radical government health shake-up in the UK which would introduce more competition for services could damage the future of the Nation Health Service, the British Medical Association (BMA) said on Friday, warning against a "slash and burn&…
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UN chief warns economy must not derail millennium goals
by on Sep.04, 2010, under Health and Fitness
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned Saturday the world must devote the same resources to meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as it did to tackling the global economic crisis.
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Malaysia warns of waterborne disease after deaths
by on Aug.23, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Malaysia has closed parks and warned the public about swimming and dumping trash in rivers after up to 10 people died from a disease spread by rats.
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EU warns tourists off 500 European beaches
by on Jun.11, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Swimmers should avoid some 500 European beaches, lakes and rivers for health reasons, the European Commission said on Thursday after a survey of nearly 20,000 sites.
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