If you are one of over a billion people worldwide who suffers from migraines, you know how painful and debilitating they are. But did you know that migraines are much more than a headache?

Mexico bans junk food marketing to children to prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, overweight and obesity.

Front-of-package labelling schemes have been introduced by governments in over 40 countries around the world.

The World Health Organization has called for global elimination of industrial trans fat by 2023 with the REPLACE initiative.

Sugary drinks are a major driver of the global epidemic of chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes. Barbados is one of several countries around the world looking to lower consumption of these health-harming beverages while generating public funds.

Hypertension - or high blood pressure - puts millions of kids and teens at high risk for future NCDs.

Mental health disorders are common and their prevalence is increasing, yet stigma, cost and lack of trained professionals means that most people who need treatment never get it. India is demonstrating that the solution could lie in local communities.

NCDs are far more than a health issue. They represent one of the major barriers to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world for all. 

Diabetes rates are skyrocketing around the world – especially in low- and middle-income – but this disease can often be prevented. Tanzania and Guinea are taking actions to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and other chronic diseases.