In Latin America, though overall smoking rates have declined, nondaily and low-intensity smoking are increasingly common, and tobacco-cessation resources remain underdeveloped in many countries.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Chris Tufton says the new tax to be imposed on sugary drinks will not be a burden to any section of society if there is a conscious decision to consume fewer ...

Introduction Community support for individuals with mental health problems is a global public health issue. Poor mental health literacy and high levels of stigmatising attitudes among the general ...

Massive cuts to global health-care funding have had a huge impact on the continent, but a more resilient system can be built from within.

Three major reviews commissioned by the World Health Organization find that GLP-1 drugs including tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound), semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and liraglutide ...

Almost half of the pesticides authorized for use on major agricultural crops in Latin America are banned or not approved in ...

The United Nations says it is awaiting confirmation from the Trump administration on how much of the nearly $4 billion owed ...

Experts from Cleveland Clinic’s international locations will share strategies for healthcare excellence and insights into ...

To highlight the environmental and water costs of AI data centers, a community in Chile ran a chatbot to show that not every ...

The NGO warns that the rules-based order is being crushed under relentless pressure from the US, China and Russia.

In a coordinated movement, the three Latin American countries present the former Chilean president as the first female candidate for the top position of the United Nations in eight decades of ...