Anthrax bacteria live primarily in inactive spores and are found naturally in the soil. People can ingest or inhale spores,…
Fifty one labs in 17 states and three foreign countries have been mailed samples of live anthrax, Pentagon officials have…
Three tobacco companies have been ordered to pay C$15.5 billion ($12 billion) in damages in Canada. It the largest award…
Researchers have found that a genetically-engineered version of the cold sore virus (herpes simplex virus) could treat skin cancer. T-Vec,…
A new study suggests that teenage obesity is linked to a greater risk of bowel cancer later in life. The…
A new therapy could profoundly improve cystic fibrosis patients' quality of life, say doctors. Patients suffering from cystic fibrosis often…
Liberia is Ebola-free, the World Health Organization (WHO) announces confirming the African country has had no new cases in 42…
Skin lightening creams have been banned in Ivory Coast due to health concerns, the health ministry says. The health ministry…
Artificial sweetener aspartame has sparked controversy since it was first approved for use in the 1980s, despite being one of…
PepsiCo has decided to remove controversial artificial sweetener aspartame from its Diet Pepsi in the US amid consumer concerns about…