Gene link seen to psoriasisPARIS Scientists in the United States have pointed the finger at seven genes that appear to play a role in psoriasis, a study published on Sunday says.
Philippines pig farm worker infected with Ebola strain: WHOMANILA A Philippine pig farm worker has tested positive for a strain of the Ebola virus that is not deadly to humans, the World Health Organisation and the government said Friday.
WASHINGTON The Gates Foundation, Rotary International, Germany and Great Britain announced Wednesday they have committed more than 630 million dollars for the fight against polio.
Men face 1 in 5 risk of developing alcohol disorder: studyPARIS Men in developed countries face a more than one-in-five risk of alcohol dependence or abuse in the course of their life, according to a review published online on Monday by the British health journal The Lancet.
Italian clinic says ready to help woman dieROME An Italian clinic said Thursday it would take in a woman in a coma for 17 years whose family is seeking to have her life ended, as the Roman Catholic Church kept up pressure to keep her alive.
Spike in dengue cases could hit Malaysian economy: reportKUALA LUMPUR Malaysia's health minister says the doubling of dengue fever cases could hit the country's economy with 4,221 cases and 12 deaths in the first three weeks of the year, reports said Sunday.
Hong Kong finds H5N1 bird flu virus on chicken farm HONG KONG Hong Kong's government confirmed Thursday that the deadly H5N1 virus was found at a poultry farm, the first outbreak on a farm here in nearly six years.
Inuits top lung cancer rates: studyMONTREAL Inuits have the highest lung cancer rates in the world, largely attributed to widespread smoking among the population, researchers said Friday.
India battles bird flu as farmers resist cullGUWAHATI, India Officials fighting the spread of bird flu in northeast India stepped up surveillance on Saturday as poultry farmers resisted the slaughter of chickens in affected areas, a minister said.
One year after ban, French smoke just as muchPARIS One year after a ban on smoking in cafes and restaurants, French people still smoke as much as ever, the agency charged with stopping them complained Thursday.
WFP warns food crisis adds to difficulty in fighting AIDSThe global food crisis is an added difficulty for the fight against HIV/AIDS as millions of Africans living with the virus can no longer afford basic food stuffs.
Zimbabwe warns against hand-shaking to curb cholera spread Zimbabwean authorities have warned residents against shaking hands at weddings and funerals to curb spreading a cholera outbreak which has already claimed nearly 600 lives, state media said Monday.
Spain to test vaccine to treat cocaine addiction MADRID Researchers in Spain, which has the highest rate of cocaine use in the European Union, will test a vaccine next year that they hope will help addicts break free of their addiction to the drug, health officials said Thursday.
Japanese mobiles to offer psychotherapy sessions TOKYO A Japanese professor on Wednesday launched what he said was the world's first web-based psychotherapy sessions available via mobile phone, as the country grapples with a growing problem of depression.
Doctors to be on guard for meningitis in kids WASHINGTON U.S. health officials asked doctors on Thursday to be alert for possible cases of meningitis and other illnesses in children caused by Hib bacteria amid an ongoing vaccine shortage.
Some women unaware of risks of delaying motherhoodNEW YORK Many women may not be fully aware of the potential consequences of waiting until later in life to have a baby, a UK study suggests.
European patent office restores breast cancer gene patent PARIS The European Patent Office on Wednesday restored on appeal a controversial patent for a breast cancer gene that had been withdrawn from a US biotech firm, but granting it in a more restricted form than before.
Autumn babies at greater risk of asthma: studyCHICAGO Babies born four months before the peak cold and flu season have a 30 percent higher risk of developing asthma, U.S. researchers said on Friday, suggesting that these common infections may trigger asthma.
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