Health

What Is Anthrax?

Anthrax bacteria live primarily in inactive spores and are found naturally in the soil. People can ingest or inhale spores,…

9 years ago

Anthrax Scare: 51 Labs Received Live Samples Sent from Military

Fifty one labs in 17 states and three foreign countries have been mailed samples of live anthrax, Pentagon officials have…

9 years ago

Canada: Tobacco Companies Ordered to Pay $12 Billion in Damages

Three tobacco companies have been ordered to pay C$15.5 billion ($12 billion) in damages in Canada. It the largest award…

9 years ago

T-Vec: Modified Herpes Virus Could Treat Skin Cancer

Researchers have found that a genetically-engineered version of the cold sore virus (herpes simplex virus) could treat skin cancer. T-Vec,…

9 years ago

Teenage Obesity Linked to Colorectal Cancer

A new study suggests that teenage obesity is linked to a greater risk of bowel cancer later in life. The…

9 years ago

Cystic Fibrosis: New Therapy Profoundly Improves Quality of Life

A new therapy could profoundly improve cystic fibrosis patients' quality of life, say doctors. Patients suffering from cystic fibrosis often…

9 years ago

Ebola Outbreak 2015: Liberia Declared Virus-Free After 42 Days of No Cases

Liberia is Ebola-free, the World Health Organization (WHO) announces confirming the African country has had no new cases in 42…

9 years ago

Skin Lightening Creams Banned in Ivory Coast

Skin lightening creams have been banned in Ivory Coast due to health concerns, the health ministry says. The health ministry…

9 years ago

Aspartame Controversy

Artificial sweetener aspartame has sparked controversy since it was first approved for use in the 1980s, despite being one of…

9 years ago

Pepsi Removes Aspartame over Consumer Concerns

PepsiCo has decided to remove controversial artificial sweetener aspartame from its Diet Pepsi in the US amid consumer concerns about…

9 years ago