Health

China Bird Flu Outbreak: All You Need to Know About H7N9 Virus

Six people died in China since the outbreak of a new strain of bird flu and health experts there are…

12 years ago

China bird flu outbreak: Authorities step up efforts to contain H7N9 virus spread

China is increasing efforts to contain the spread of a new strain of bird flu which has killed six people…

12 years ago

Morning after pill available without age restriction in US

The "morning after" pill will available over the counter to girls of all ages within 30 days, a US federal…

12 years ago

High potassium diet and low salt intake reduce stroke risk

A new research published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a high potassium diet as well as cutting down…

12 years ago

H7N9 bird flu outbreak closes Shanghai poultry markets

Shanghai poultry markets have been temporary closed by authorities due to the H7N9 bird flu outbreak. A spokesman for the…

12 years ago

Alzheimer’s genetic markers identified

US researchers from Washington University School of Medicine have identified genetic markers that could help highlight who is at risk…

12 years ago

Balding men are more likely to have coronary heart disease

A Japanese study of nearly 37,000 people, published in the online journal BMJ Open, said balding men were 32% more…

12 years ago

Macular degeneration prevented by cholesterol drugs

US researchers have found that eye drops designed to lower cholesterol may be able to prevent macular degeneration, one of…

12 years ago

Dr. Scott Harrington: Risk of HIV and hepatitis B and C infection for 7,000 patients of Tulsa dentist

Oklahoma health officials have warned 7,000 patients their dentist may have exposed them to HIV and hepatitis B and C.…

12 years ago

Weight of the World: Average BMI Values for Adults Around the Globe

A new chart shows the average body mass index (BMI) values for adults around the globe revealing the countries which contain…

12 years ago