Africa
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Passive smoking blamed for one in 100 deaths
More than 600,000 deaths a year are caused by passive smoking, 165,000 of which are among children, researchers said today. Read more
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Abandon quinine call
After 300 years, quinine could be abandoned as a treatment for malaria, experts have said. Read more
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Deadliest forms of malaria could be eliminated
The deadliest forms of malaria could be eliminated in 15 years, experts say today. Read more
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Genetic clues to childhood obesity
Idleness, poor food and inactivity have been blamed for childhood obesity – but now researchers say that sometimes genes may be involved. Read more
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Vaccine hope amid TB crisis
Scientists are hoping to develop a "super vaccine" against tuberculosis, it was announced last night. Read more
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Malaria research breakthrough
A single protein could be responsible for the development of a killer malaria parasite, British researchers reveal today. Read more
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UN will miss child death target
The United Nations will not achieve its target to reduce the global child death rate by two-thirds, experts warn today. Read more
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Maternal deaths falling – WHO
Thousands fewer women worldwide are now dying during pregnancy as efforts to improve health take effect, according to figures published today. Read more
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Malaria not a celebrity disease
Malaria must not be thought of as a "celebrity" disease in spite of recent high profile cases, UK health officials warned today. Read more
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Plans to fight neglected diseases in Africa
Research on neglected tropical diseases has received a boost thanks to a new 850,000 Euro initiative based in Africa. Read more