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October 5, 2026· Pediatric Research

WHO and Switzerland Cement Strategic Partnership with Renewed Cooperation Strategy Through 2028

The World Health Organization and Switzerland have officially sealed a renewed commitment to global and regional public health, formalizing their cooperation strategy for the 2024–2028 period. The formal agreement, which updates and extends a pioneering partnership, was officially concluded on March 4, 2025, at the Regional Office of the World Health Organization in Copenhagen, Denmark.…

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October 4, 2026· Child Development

New Research Uncovers Strong Link Between ADHD and Chronic Digestive Issues

A comprehensive new study led by researchers at the University of Warwick has shed light on a frequently overlooked aspect of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): its profound impact on digestive health. By analyzing data from more than 1.9 million individuals across 23 international studies, researchers have established a striking, statistically significant association between the neurodevelopmental condition…

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October 4, 2026· Pediatric Research

EIB Global and WHO Announce €10 Million Initiative to Bolster Public Health Infrastructure and Chronic Disease Care in Lebanon

On March 6, 2025, during the high-profile EIB Group Forum held in Luxembourg, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), met with Thomas Östros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank operating through its specialized arm, EIB Global. The high-level encounter culminated in the official signing of a critical grant agreement valued…

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October 4, 2026· Pediatric Research

Global WHO Offices Mobilize for World Health Day 2025 to Defend Maternal and Newborn Health Amid Rising Funding Threats

Marking its 77th anniversary with an urgent global mobilization, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its international partners have launched a widespread series of public advocacy actions for World Health Day 2025. Centered around the theme "Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures," the landmark initiative has galvanized more than 100 WHO global offices to take action in…

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October 4, 2026· Child Development

New USC Research Reveals Potential ‘Resilience Network’ in the Aging Brain

Scientists at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have uncovered compelling evidence that two distinct types of neighboring brain tissue may function in tandem to safeguard cognitive abilities well into old age. Their groundbreaking study suggests that the structural integrity of the…

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October 4, 2026· Pediatric Research

WHO and African Union Forge New Strategic Partnership to Drive Health Sovereignty Amid Global Aid Cuts

GENEVA — In a definitive move aimed at reshaping the future of healthcare across the African continent, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission have formally renewed their longstanding strategic partnership. Against the backdrop of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, leaders from both international bodies gathered to sign an…

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October 3, 2026· Applied Behavior Analysis

Beyond the Smooth Cable: New Research Reveals Dynamic ‘Pearled’ Architecture in Brain Axons

For over a century, textbooks have taught students that axons—the long, slender extensions of neurons responsible for transmitting electrical signals—are essentially smooth, uniform tubes. This classic illustration, which depicts these vital cellular cables as narrow, consistent conduits, has served as a foundational concept in neuroscience. However, a groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, published in…

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October 3, 2026· Pediatric Research

Timor-Leste Officially Certified Malaria-Free by the World Health Organization in Historic Public Health Milestone

GENEVA / DILI — In a historic public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Timor-Leste as a malaria-free country. The milestone marks the culmination of a dedicated, nation-wide campaign that began shortly after the young nation gained its independence in 2002, transforming a devastating public health burden into a triumph of…

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October 2, 2026· Applied Behavior Analysis

Brain Protein Linked to Systemic Aging: New Research Into Hypothalamic Mechanisms

Memory lapses, the thinning of skin, and the gradual loss of bone mass have long been viewed as disparate symptoms of the aging process, each treated by specialists in separate medical fields. However, groundbreaking experiments in rodent models have revealed a common thread that may link these conditions: a decline in a specific protein located…

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October 2, 2026· Pediatric Research

World Health Organization Regrets US Notice of Withdrawal, Warns Global Health Security is Compromised

The World Health Organization has expressed deep regret following the official notification by the United States of America of its intention to withdraw from the global health body. In a comprehensive response released by the WHO Media Team, the organization warned that the decision serves to make both the United States and the broader global…

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