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COVID-19 pandemic sparks huge demand for video games across the globe
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it is likely that the trend will continue just in time for the launch of the next-generation systems.
WHO encourages people to stay home, play video games to stem spread of virus infections
Activision Blizzard and Riot Games are part of several game studios that are committed to helping the WHO to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Mumps outbreak linked to anti-vax campaigns since the 90s
Students across the UK are being diagnosed with mumps since many of them had not received the MMR vaccine.
AI will revolutionise the battle against cancer
Doctors and AI can work together to solve medicine's greatest challenges.
Black Death plague scare in Africa – Things you need to know about the devastating pandemic
Malawi has become the tenth country in Africa to be put on high alert over fears that the plague could spread there from Madagascar.
Ten African nations now on high alert over spread of Black Death plague
Malawi has become the tenth African country to be put on high alert over fears the pneumonic plague could spread there from Madagascar.
Counselling for mental health problems doesn't work in the long term, recent research suggests
The World Health Organisation estimates that between 35% and 50% of people in developed countries suffer from anxiety or depression in any given year.
Madagascar's Black Death: Indian Ocean island hit by worst outbreak of plague in 50 years
Madagascar has been hit by the worst outbreak of plague in 50 years infecting at least 1,800 people so far this year, experts say.
UN under fire as Robert Mugabe named WHO goodwill ambassador
International rights groups and opposition parties have condemned the announcement, highlighting the dire state of Zimbabwe's health service.
Global vaccine program will save 20 million lives and $820 billion by 2020, research finds
The Gavi initiative has helped immunize 580 million children in developing countries.
WHO spends more on staff travel than on TB, Aids and malaria
Internal documents show staff spent $200m on air tickets and accommodation.
Who is David Nabarro, the UK candidate to lead the World Health Organisation?
David Nabarro has played a key role in the fight against Ebola.
Yemen declares state of emergency in Houthi-controlled Sana'a over cholera outbreak
Around 115 people have died from cholera in the country between 27 April and 13 May, according to the Red Cross.
19 feared dead after bus plunges into ravine in Myanmar
The bus was reportedly trying to avoid a head-on collision with another vehicle when it slid off a highway near Myawaddy.
What is the difference between depression and atypical depression?
Mental illness comes in many different forms.
Pollution kills 1.7 million children every year says World Health Organization
WHO claims quarter of all global deaths of children under five caused by filthy environment.
Calls for controls on smoking as staggering medical costs revealed
Survey shows world spends $1.4tn a year on healthcare for smoking-related illnesses.
Fate of thousands of Aleppo civilians in peril after conflicting reports lead to suspension of evacuation
Humanitarian bodies are calling for immediate resumption of evacuation of the stranded refugees.
Yemen teetering on the 'brink of the abyss' as conflict kills thousands
A lack of doctors, medicine and other essentials is causing great hardship to Yemen, UN warns.
Spain monitors 200 people after man dies of tick-borne Crimean-Congo fever
A nurse who treated the man has also been infected and is in an intensive care unit in Madrid.
Scientists develop $1 paper card that can spot counterfeit drugs
Researchers focused on 'falsified or degraded antibiotics' like ciprofloxacin or ceftriaxone, which WHO considers 'essential'
Meat protein contributes as much as sugar to global obesity
World Health Organisation says 600 million people around the world are obese.
World Hepatitis Day 2016: What is the viral condition affecting 400 million people globally?
Hepatitis is a term used to describe the inflammation of the liver from viral infection or toxic substances.
Risk of international spread of Zika virus after Rio Olympics 'is very low' says WHO
WHO experts say there is no need to cancel or postpone the Rio Olympics due to the Zika virus outbreak.
Denmark to remove transexualism from mental illnesses list
The decision to declassify is seen as a move to put pressure on the World Health Organisation.
Novak Djokovic says moving or cancelling Rio Olympics due to Zika virus is 'unthinkable'
Novak Djokovic won the Bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
Zika virus outbreak looms over Europe's summer, warns WHO
Risks of a zika outbreak in Europe this summer are low or moderate, with significant differences across regions.
Breastfeeding: Why WHO wants to restrict marketing of breast milk substitutes
Report shows many countries yet to ban aggressive marketing of breast milk substitutes.
Air pollution causes 7 million deaths per year from lung cancer, strokes and heart disease
World Health Organization says pollution is increasing and billions worldwide are exposed to dangerous air.
Yellow fever poised to become global health emergency with WHO urged to take action
Two academics say World Health Organization needs to tackle yellow fever outbreak as matter of urgency.