If it does, the impact on public health could be massive.

WHO says UN should reclassify marijuana as less dangerous

Weed Need

The World Health Organizations recommends that the United Nations reclassify marijuana, and the move could have a major impact on public health.

WHO Says UN Should Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous

The drug shouldn't be in the most restrictive category, says the WHO.

"The reasons why people choose not to vaccinate are complex."

WHO: Anti-vaxxers now one of the greatest threats to world health

Health & Medicine

The World Health Organization released its annual roundup of the gravest threats to global health — and one of them is anti-vaxxers.

WHO: Anti-Vaxxers Now One of the Greatest Threats to World Health

Should parents be allowed to not vaccinate their kids?

Breathing polluted air is as likely to kill you as tobacco use.

WHO Director: Air pollution is the “new tobacco”

Smoking Gun

We need to do something to address the problem of air pollution, according to the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO Director: Air Pollution Is the “New Tobacco”

“The world has turned the corner on tobacco. Now it must do the same for the 'new tobacco.'" 

Publishing a paper about it is like publishing the instructions on how to make a bomb.

Microbiologists are suddenly really, really worried about synthetic smallpox

Don't You Know That You're Toxic?

Scientists are arguing about whether you be allowed to publish a paper that could be used to bring back smallpox, which could cause a deadly pandemic.

Microbiologists Are Suddenly Really, Really Worried About Synthetic Smallpox

Should you publish a paper describing how to bring back smallpox in a lab?

The U.S. was the only nation to oppose an international resolution to promote breastfeeding worldwide. Here's why they're wrong.

Decades of scientific research does, in fact, suggest breastfeeding is best for babies

Sci-Fi Visions

The Trump Administration's opposition to pro-breastfeeding initiatives goes against well-established science and public health research.

Decades Of Scientific Research Does, In Fact, Suggest Breastfeeding Is Best for Babies

*Anyone* who suggests otherwise is just wrong.

We're officially on the path to a global pandemic

At any moment, a life-threatening global pandemic could wipe out a significant amount of human life on this planet, according to the head of the WHO.

We're Officially On the Path to a Global Pandemic

One disease could see as many as 100 million dead.

We’re Officially On the Path to a Global Pandemic

Virtual Reality and the Future of Gaming: Highlight Reel

The WHO's decision highlights a schism among psychologists.

The World Health Organization identifies Gaming Disorder as a mental health condition

Virtuality

"Gaming disorder" will be listed as a mental health condition in the WHO's next ICD. It's a contentious classification that's sparked debate.

The World Health Organization Identifies Gaming Disorder as a Mental Health Condition

"At what point does an activity transform from an entertainment to a disorder?"

New medicines alone won't be enough to beat superbugs.

The development of new drugs isn't matching the pace of antibiotic resistance

According to the World Health Organization, not nearly enough new antibiotics are in development to replace those that are now ineffective against bacteria.

The Development of New Drugs Isn’t Matching the Pace of Antibiotic Resistance

Our research isn’t keeping up with bacteria’s evolution.

Hard Science

America has been declared the first region to effectively eliminate the disease.
Measles is responsible for over 100,000 deaths globally each year.

It’s Official: Measles Has Been Completely Eradicated in the United States

22-year fight against measles has finally ended. 

Is it time to classify biological aging as a disease? One group of scientists thinks so, and they are asking the WHO to make it offical. 

/World Health Organization

Weed Need

WHO Says UN Should Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous

Health & Medicine

WHO: Anti-Vaxxers Now One of the Greatest Threats to World Health

Smoking Gun

WHO Director: Air Pollution Is the “New Tobacco”

Don't You Know That You're Toxic?

Microbiologists Are Suddenly Really, Really Worried About Synthetic Smallpox

Sci-Fi Visions

Decades Of Scientific Research Does, In Fact, Suggest Breastfeeding Is Best for Babies

Health & Medicine

We’re Officially On the Path to a Global Pandemic

Virtuality

The World Health Organization Identifies Gaming Disorder as a Mental Health Condition

Health & Medicine

The Development of New Drugs Isn’t Matching the Pace of Antibiotic Resistance

Hard Science

It’s Official: Measles Has Been Completely Eradicated in the United States

Sci-Fi Visions

Scientists Assert That the WHO Should Classify Aging as a Disease

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