The 1999 guidelines remain current in other areas. Unlike the current US hypertension guidelines (JNC 7) and European guidelines, the WHO/ISH guidelines are aimed at a global audience and are intended ...

The global role of the WHO lies in its establishment and monitoring of international standards or guidelines, helping to standardize healthcare services and goals worldwide. In addition, it helps ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday issued its first-ever global guidelines on the use of GLP-1 medications for treating obesity as a chronic illness. In a press release, the WHO said this ...

WHO guidelines conditionally endorse long-term GLP-1 therapy for obesity, emphasizing lifestyle modifications and addressing affordability and access challenges. GLP-1 therapies are included in the ...

Share on Pinterest The WHO recommended GLP-1s as a treatment for obesity alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. Milles Team/Stocksy New guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) ...

Objectives Physical activity guidelines inform policy and practice in promoting healthier lifestyles. The WHO advocates for distinct recommendations for each country to address variation in needs, ...

Pregnancy-related complications are the leading cause of death globally among girls aged 15-19 years. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines aimed at preventing ...

The World Health Organization has released updated malaria guidelines, adding new recommendations for spatial repellents and incorporating evidence on two new insecticides for indoor spraying. The ...

Prompted by the global challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending that all pharmaceutical control labs – whether private or national – should ...

Share on Pinterest The WHO has updated its nutrition guidelines on carbohydrate and fat consumption. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The World Health Organization has released new publications ...

Objective Low body fat and high physical activity levels are key lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, but the interplay of abdominal obesity and physical activity on cancer risk remains unknown. We ...

In a recent article published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers raised concerns over the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) use and ...