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MedlinePlus (NLM) · May 19, 2026

Knee Injuries (for parents)

Source: Nemours Foundation Related MedlinePlus Pages: Knee Injuries and Disorders

WHO · May 18, 2026

World Health Assembly opens in Geneva, Switzerland

The  Seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly  (WHA79) opened in Geneva, Switzerland today, with the election of Dr Víctor Elías Atallah Lajam of the Dominican Republic as the President of the Health Assembly.    The elected Vice-Presidents are Dr Mohamed Ali Al-Ghouj of Libya, Dr Assa Badiallo Touré of Mali, Mrs Katarzyna Drążek -Laskowska of Poland, Mrs Neesha Mehta of Nepal, and Mr Elias Kapavore of Papua New Guinea. Dr Timur Sultangaziyev of…

WHO · May 18, 2026

Director-General presents Award for Global Health to four distinguished leaders

At the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly in Geneva, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has presented four distinguished leaders with the Award for Global Health, recognizing their lifetime achievements and exceptional contributions to improving the health and well-being of communities worldwide. This year’s laureates are Dr Tore Godal, Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis, Dr Mike Ryan and Dr Heba El Sewedy. They were celebrated during the High-Level Welcome of the World Health Assembly (WHA), held this year under the theme “Reshaping global health: a shared…

CDC Travel Notices · May 18, 2026

Level 1 - Global Dengue

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-Leste (East Timor), Guyana, Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga

WHO · May 14, 2026

WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns about the rapid growth and aggressive marketing of nicotine pouches, especially targeting youth, amid limited regulation worldwide. Nicotine pouches pose significant health risks and governments are urged to implement strong regulatory measures to prevent addiction and protect young people.

MedlinePlus (NLM) · May 14, 2026

Healthy Schools

Source: Harvard Medical School Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition

MedlinePlus (NLM) · May 14, 2026

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pregnancy and Nutrition

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