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Early attention to skin wounds can help minimize their appearance later 12/15/2025

You’ll work with your provider to weigh the pros and cons of different medications 12/15/2025

Opt for snacks that have protein, fiber and heathy fats to prevent cravings and keep you feeling full and satisfied 12/15/2025

This fermented cabbage is full of probiotics and fiber, and can help your gut, heart and brain health 12/15/2025

Washington, D.C., 12 December 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a briefing note, updating countries on the increasing circulation of the influenza A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) virus in several regions of the world, and to reiterate the call to strengthen surveillance and promote vaccination—particularly among… 12/13/2025

Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025 (PAHO) – On Universal Health Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) highlighted the growing impact of out-of-pocket health care spending across the region and called on countries of the Americas to strengthen public investment and financial protection mechanisms—key measures for achieving universal… 12/12/2025

New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism. 12/11/2025

On 27 November 2025, the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) assessed two new systematic literature reviews[1], performed using robust methodology, on the potential relationship between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Upon comprehensive review of the latest evidence published from January 2010 until August 2025, the Committee reaffirmed its previous conclusion based on extensive reviews conducted in 2002[2][3], 2004[4], and 2012[5], that there is no evidence of a causal relationship between vaccines and ASD. 12/11/2025

The new HEARTS Quality Framework in The Lancet provides strategies to strengthen cardiovascular care in the Americas, potentially preventing 400,000 deaths by 2030.Washington, D.C., 10 December 2025 (PAHO)— The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the new HEARTS Quality Framework, a practical guide published in The Lancet… 12/10/2025

Kingston, December 10, 2025 (PAHO) – Hurricane Melissa has severely damaged health service infrastructure and disrupted life in Jamaica. In the aftermath, thousands of displaced families, health workers, children, and people living with chronic illnesses continue to deal with the storm’s psychosocial impacts: including acute stress, grief,… 12/10/2025

Washington, D.C., December 9, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has renewed its call for countries in the Americas to close vaccination gaps amid a resurgence of pertussis, or whooping cough, which has been steadily increasing since 2023, according to the latest epidemiological update released yesterday.Globally,… 12/09/2025

Since 2000, most countries – across all income levels and regions – have made concurrent progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial hardship associated with health costs, according to a new joint report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank Group. These two indicators are the foundation of universal health coverage (UHC) – the global commitment that everyone, everywhere can access the care they need without financial hardship by 2030. 12/06/2025

WHO Member States today ended their latest round of intensive negotiations on the world’s first Pathogen Access andBenefit Sharing (PABS) system. Countries decided to resume deliberations in January in a reflection of the shared commitment and urgency needed to help make the world safer from future pandemics. 12/05/2025

Wider use of new tools against malaria, including dual-ingredient nets and WHO-recommended vaccines helped to prevent an estimated 170 million cases and 1 million deaths in 2024, according to WHO's annual World malaria report. 12/04/2025

As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/03/2025

Ontario’s plan to expand access does 'not consistently have processes in place to plan and oversee programs and initiatives to improve patients’ access to primary care.' 12/02/2025

As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/02/2025

On Monday, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said he would announce the money as part of the fall economic statement when it is tabled next month. 10/27/2025