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UN refugee agency warns of mass starvation in Africa

Immediate action is required to prevent a humanitarian crisis in at least four countries across Africa

United Kingdom

Judge rules doctors can withdraw baby's life support - against parents' wishes

Doctors argued that the eight-month-old baby's brain damage is irreversible.

World News

Talk about depression on World Health Day

The World Health Organisation invites us to use World Health Day on 7 April to talk about depression, the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide.

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Romania and Italy told to take urgent action on measles outbreak

Romania and Italy have been urged to take urgent action to address a spike in measles cases.

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Brazil

Rio starts vaccinating against yellow fever after the worst outbreak in decades

Authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have started vaccinating against yellow fever amid the worst outbreak of the disease in decades.

USA

Obamacare continues, America reacts

As US President Donald Trump reels from a major setback to his proposed healthcare bill, people around the country have expressed mixed reactions to the news Obamacare seems likely to stick around for

USA

Trump blames Democrats for healthcare bill failure

President Trump has turned the tables following his humiliating political defeat to replace and repeal Obamacare in Congress.

USA

'About whether we look out for one another' Obama defends ACA

Trumpcare in trouble as Obama defends ACA

USA

Trump setback as vote on plan to replace Obamacare delayed

The Republicans can only afford to have 21 of their own representatives vote against the bill

USA

Trump scrambles for votes to bin Obamacare

US President Donald Trump is scrambling to secure enough votes to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) in the House of Representatives.

USA

Successful surgery removes 'extra legs' from baby

A baby girl born with four legs and two spines is now healthy after undergoing risky surgery at a hospital near Chicago.

United Kingdom

Girl, 11, set to become Britain's youngest-ever mother

Britain is set to have its youngest-ever mother amid reports an 11-year-old girl is expected to give birth in the new future.

Spotlight

Japan develops technology to improve health

“What better place than Japan to discover innovative healthcare solutions and technology that can improve people’s lives all over the world.

France

Melanie does the weather: French woman with Down's Syndrome fulfills dream to become weather girl

A young French woman with Down’s Syndrome has fulfilled her lifelong ambition to become a TV weather presenter.

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Robots interact with children to help with their diabetes

“Diabetes is a serious challenge for many children and teenagers.

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Takeaway: Playing against diabetes

This robot is not just a toy He helps kids with diabetes Researchers have programmed NAO to play educational games These games teach children how to handle their disease Playing with the robot makes h

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Egyptian who is world's heaviest woman loses 100kg in 3 weeks

She was admitted to the Indian hospital in February after a Mumbai-based surgeon, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, raised funds to have her flown over for treatment.

USA

Dismantling Obamacare: US Republicans reveal their plan

House Republicans unveiled their proposal for dismantling and replacing the Affordable Care Act, the signature legislation of former President, Barack Obama.

Syria

Euroviews. Invisible wounds of Syria’s war-scarred children

We are seeing a mental health crisis among Syrian children and if we do not act now, it will be very difficult to undo the damage done.

World News

From Iceland to Italy: how much do Europeans exercise?

Finland is the European Union country with the highest share of people exercising for at least two and a half hours per week.