UICC and the Norwegian Cancer society are present at the second high-level meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at the UN General Assembly in New York to advocate for urgent action. #AMR is a serious global health issue, especially for people living with cancer.

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health challenges, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable. We must intensify cooperation and partnerships between governments, private sector, academia and civil society. Norway remains committed - Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing threats to health and development of our time. The irony of AMR is that it’s fuelled by the overuse of antibiotics yet more people die from lack of access to antibiotics. World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the target set by countries to

The European Commission has backed France’s bid to ban puffs -disposable or single-use vapes- confirming its decision on September 25, after six months of deliberation. More countries to follow suit. connexionfrance.com/news/eu-gives-…

Study shows that following the law’s full implementation in Chile 🇨🇱 the #food industry complied with the display of of front-of-package warning labels on products that exceed regulatory thresholds for being high in 🧁calories, added 🥤sugars, 🍟 sodium, or saturated fats.

Efforts to address the public health and safety concerns surrounding digital platforms are underway, but many questions and concerns remain. Alison Barrett takes a deep dive into regulatory developments in Australia and elsewhere. croakey.org/taking-on-big-…

📢 New editorial alert in the WHO Bulletin: Front-of-package labels need to be mandatory, not voluntary. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

A little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we’re gaining a clearer picture of alcohol’s effect on health – especially regarding cancer. theconversation.com/the-role-alcoh…

Health is and must remain at the core of our Union’s priorities. In our quest to improve the lives of millions, we need Europe’s next generation. We count on your leadership as future healthcare professionals to move our #HealthUnion forward!

UK toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed food, study finds Review also finds by the time children are seven, 59% of calories come from UPFs theguardian.com/society/2024/o…

A new push to define obesity in the Ozempic era foodfix.co/a-new-push-to-…

European Parliament: a report at the request of the Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) outlines 3 approaches to prevent obesity : taxation, food labelling (#NutriScore), and community-based interventions europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/fr/d…

We have found maladministration in European Commission refusal to grant access to documents concerning EU law on food information to consumers #NutriScore We urge it to give full effect to EU case law, which calls for high transparency for legislative documents.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved e-cigarettes as smoking cessation tools, and there is a good reason for that. Last line cessation therapy at best and only if you want to stay using and harming. time.com/7049460/how-to…

Who puts the 'sin' in '#sintaxes'? Who influences our so-called 'free choice' to consume unhealthy products? 🍔🍻🎰🚬 Some thoughts on this, and individual-blaming by industry, in a guest blog for ADPH Yorks & Humber 👇 bit.ly/4dGhbiO #cdoh #healthtaxes

Growing evidence links alcohol consumption to cancer risk. How should alcohol sales be regulated to reflect this? WCRF's @Kendra_Chow & Kate Oldridge-Turner - @kateot.bsky.social dive into policy momentum and global insights. wcrf.org/our-blog/alcoh…

How can something so big be so quiet? And how can we turn up the volume? #AMR #GlobalHealth asm.org/Articles/2024/…

📢 Study findings: the role of social media in cancer prevention Recent research illuminates the significant influence of social media on shaping public opinion towards cancer prevention, including in the realm of alcohol regulation. Key Insight: 📷 Cancer worry serves as a

The giveaway dip has more calories than the Whopper (assuming it's standard-issue Hidden Valley Ranch). I don't understand why there's no consensus on what's driving obesity. people.com/burger-king-an…

I learnt that content is king and curating is queen on (then) Twitter. This has served me well for 13 yrs-exchanging of knowledge & connecting with great ppl in the public & global health field. Scrolling down X these days just make me feel sad. Sorry to leave the platform🥲