Dengue cases in Sri Lanka on the rise
2012-08-04 15:58:45
In the first six months of this year over 12,000 people have been infected with dengue and 75 have died in Sri Lanka.
Caffeine may help treat Parkinson's
2012-08-03 17:16:06
A new study has found that caffeine may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's disease.
Nigeria bars conventional syringes in hospitals
2012-08-03 17:12:06
Nigeria would discontinue the use of conventional syringes by October, Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu said on Friday.
Three die after flu outbreak in Australia
2012-08-03 13:13:04
Three people have died at two separate disabled care centers in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) after an outbreak of flu virus.
US researchers find potential target for treating diabetes, obesity
2012-08-03 09:46:11
US researchers have identified a potential target for treating diabetes and obesity.
Zambia on high alert of Ebola
2012-08-03 09:44:27
Health officials in Zambia have been placed on high alert to monitor people to prevent the deadly Ebola virus from entering the country.
Israel plans to tax junk food
2012-08-03 09:43:10
The Israeli government is set to authorize a plan to slap Israelis with a special tax on junk food, in efforts to fight growing obesity rates.