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Liquor giants around the world are taking on WHO over health impacts
The WHO and other health authorities say drinking is linked to higher risks of certain cancers and other diseases.
WHO pushes countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco
The move is considered to help cut consumption of the products, which contribute to several diseases.
What is aspartame and what does WHO’s pending cancer declaration mean?
More about the pending declaration of the popular sugar substitute aspartame as carcinogenic to humans by the World Heal...
WHO finds many baby foods high in sugar and unsuitable for infants
WHO says high levels of added flavours and sugars could affect the development of children’s taste preferences.
Philippines’ sugar tax could reduce premature deaths
The move could prevent 24,000 premature deaths linked to diabetes, stroke and heart failure.
Philip Morris pushes for smoking alternatives
Majority believes consumer goods companies should research and innovate in the interest of public health.
How sugar taxes punish the people
WHO report claims 20 per cent tax will reduce consumption of sugar.
Thankyou’s campaign brings awareness to child, maternal health crisis
Baby range exists to lower statistics by helping to build birthing centres.
Thankyou celebrates UN’s World Water Day
Social enterprise advocates providing clean water to 663 million people.
No new antidepressants despite high need
New generation of antidepressants may take up to 10 years.
WHO in fight to put out tobacco firms
World Health Organisation chief urges global action to drive tobacco companies out of business.
