Health

November 28, 2008

New Strain of Deadly Ebola Virus Discovered

Scientists say an outbreak of Ebola that killed 37 people in Uganda last year was sparked by a hitherto unknown – Read More...
November 28, 2008

Govt Gets Tough with Foreign Drug Companies

JAKARTA ~ Foreign drug companies can quit Indonesia if they do not like new rules requiring them to have local – Read More...
November 28, 2008

New Drug Dims Pain like Pot, Without the High: Study

Scientists have found a way to release the pain-relieving potential of one of the same proteins in the body activated – Read More...
November 28, 2008

‘Breakthrough’ in Battle against Viruses

An experimental drug tested on lab animals has shown remarkable success in tackling two viruses, including a close cousin to – Read More...
November 28, 2008

Is Superfood Omega-3 Keeping Its Promise?

Take a walk through a supermarket in any wealthy nation and the promise of omega-3 health benefits screams off products – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Skin Cancer Vaccine May Be Within Reach: Scientist

SYDNEY ~ An Australian scientist who developed a vaccine for cervical cancer said this week a vaccine that could prevent – Read More...
November 21, 2008

One-Third of Asthma Cases Not Asthma: Study

OTTAWA ~ One-third of Canadians with asthma have likely been wrongly diagnosed by their doctor, said a study on Tuesday – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Exercise, Sleep ‘Cuts Cancer Risk’

WASHINGTON ~ Regular physical activity can significantly lower a woman’s risk of developing cancer, but skimping on sleep can eliminate – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Growth Hormone Drug Fails to Slow Alzheimer’s: Study

CHICAGO ~ A drug that increases the release of growth hormones has failed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Acinetobacter Is ‘Emerging Hospital Superbug’

Health providers must arm themselves against a deadly drug-resistant germ that is becoming increasingly common in hospitals and other settings, – Read More...