Google's David Feinberg outlines the Silicon Valley giant's progress in tackling health initiatives -- from its partnerships with Ascension, the Mayo Clinic and The World Health Organization to the development of health-tech solutions.

New information from the World Health Organization says that 7 million people die annually from exposure to polluted air.

Some 239 scientists in 32 countries say the coronavirus is an airborne disease that can linger in tiny droplets to infect people indoors, according to a report in the New York Times.

This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Switzerland.

Epidemiology underpins everything we do in public health and global health. Epidemiology is more than just research methods and qualitative and quantitative study design. It's about understanding the distribution of states of health and...

Hepatitis is a word that describes an inflammation of the liver. This can happen a few different ways, but it is very commonly due to viruses. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E all cause liver disease, even though the viruses themselves are...

The United States officially pulled out from the World Health Organization on Thursday, one year after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to do so. Experts warn the move will have serious implications for global health.

The World Health Organization has issued its first guidelines for the use of GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, to treat obesity. The National’s Erica Johnson asks Dr. Daniel Drucker — whose research helped lead to the development of these drugs —...

Three additional fatalities are being investigated for a possible connection to the disease.

Only 13 of the 36 hospitals across the enclave remain partially functional, according to the World Health Organization.

The Federal Ministry of Health earlier this week reported 120,496 cases and 3,368 deaths nationwide.

WHO slams EU for failing Gaza’s sick and wounded – Netherlands finally accepts some patients after repeated parliamentary refusals.

Now that it has declared an international public health emergency due to the coronavirus, the WHO is explaining its rationale.

American Airlines says it is suspending flights beginning Friday through March 27. Delta says its suspension will not take effect until Feb. 6 to ensure that customers looking to exit China can do so.

World Health Organization spokesperson Christian Lindmeier says the WHO's declaration that the novel coronavirus is a global health emergency ramps up worldwide efforts to fight the virus, including in countries that otherwise may not...

A look at the travel restrictions, screening processes and precautions in place during the coronavirus outbreak.

Health officials confirmed a university student in London, Ont., is the fourth case of coronavirus in Canada as the first patient was released from a Toronto hospital.

Declaring an international public health emergency will help co-ordinate resources to try to prevent further coronavirus oubtreaks, the World Health Organization announced Thursday.

There are growing concerns about a new coronavirus after Chinese officials confirm the SARS-like illness can be spread between people as millions prepare to travel for Chinese New Year.

A US citizen who recently returned from a trip to central China has been diagnosed with the new virus, says the CDC.

The World Health Organization is considering an international emergency declaration over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. Dr. Peter Deszak, president of EcoHealth Alliance, says the virus is not as deadly as SARS, but the...

World Health Organization sounds alarm as West African leaders move to crack down on huge illegal trade.

World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said he expects the number of coronavirus cases around the world to reach 10 million next week,  driven by hotspots such as U.S., Brazil, India, and Russia.  

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has rejected international criticism on China’s human rights record during a visit to Berlin.