WHO Says COVID-19 Antibodies May Not Protect You
The thought that having COVID-19 anitbodies would make you immune from infection may not actually be true, according to the World Health Organization.
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UN: Gene Editing For Human Reproduction Is 'Irresponsible'
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.
Flu May Have Peaked, But Experts Eye Jump In Nastier Strain
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.
UN Health Agency Aims To Wipe Out Trans Fats Worldwide
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.
Japan Needs Anti-Smoking Law Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
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.
New Ebola Case Emerges in Sierra Leone
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.
Fourth US Citizen With Ebola To Be Treated In Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — A hospital in Atlanta is preparing to treat its third Ebola patient.
New York Assembly Passes First Teen Tan Ban
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.