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WHO is calling on governments to raise taxes on alcoholic beverages and sugary drinks after two new reports show both have become cheaper over the past few years. Full story in The Lancet Oncology
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WHO on global taxation of alcoholic and sugar-sweetened drinks
WHO is calling on governments to raise taxes on alcoholic beverages and sugary drinks after two new reports show both have become cheaper over the past few years. National tax policies should ensure t...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(26)00011-2/abstract
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Breaking News: The U.S. Health Department endorsed self-swabbing to test for HPV, the infection that causes almost all cases of cervical cancer. Most insurances will have to cover it starting in 2027.
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Health Dept. Endorses Pap Smear Alternative
The recommendation comes after the first at-home test, a self-swab, received federal approval last year.
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BREAKING: Federal health officials on Monday announced dramatic revisions to the slate of vaccines recommended for American children, reducing the number of diseases prevented by routine shots to 11 from 17.
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Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
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Warning over child deaths as aid cut
Progress in reducing neonatal and under-5 mortality have stalled as experts call for greater investment in services. Udani Samarasekera reports.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00668-3/fulltext
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