World Health Organization

The air we breathe is getting worse. So, where is the cleanest air in New York? The answer may surprise you. Several places make the list, including two in Central New York.

The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is "very high" based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with "severe consequences."

The thought that having COVID-19 anitbodies would make you immune from infection may not actually be true, according to the World Health Organization.

A panel convened by the World Health Organization said it would be "irresponsible" for scientists to use gene editing for reproductive purposes, but stopped short of calling for a ban.

There's a strong chance this flu season has peaked, but health officials are watching a recent wave of illnesses from a nastier flu strain.

The World Health Organization has released a plan to help countries wipe out trans fats from the global food supply in the next five years.

A senior World Health Organization official says Japan should ban smoking in all public places if it wants to successfully promote tourism and host the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — A Sierra Leone official says a corpse has tested positive for Ebola, the day after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak over in West Africa.

ATLANTA (AP) — A hospital in Atlanta is preparing to treat its third Ebola patient.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York is the first, but the American Cancer Society hopes it won't be the last, state to make visits to tanning salons illegal for those under 18.