Africa
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New hope for Aids vaccine
British scientists have found a "promising new approach" to developing an Aids vaccine, it was announced last night. Read more
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Aids treatment booster
Moves to extend HIV treatment are bearing fruit – with a massive increase in the numbers starting treatment last year, a major global conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Celeb sickness prompts malaria warning
British travellers have been urged to take precautions against malaria after A-list celebrity Cheryl Cole succumbed to the disease. Read more
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HIV causing tuberculosis epidemic in South Africa
Tuberculosis and HIV are together taking a huge toll on South Africa, say researchers. Read more
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Nurses can boost access to antiretroviral therapy
It is safe and effective for nurses to monitor antiretroviral therapy for HIV patients, experts state today. Read more
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World Cup health warning
As fans flock to South Africa for a historic World Cup, experts have warned them not to get carried away by the festival atmosphere. Read more
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Global baby care call
The world needs to improve the care of new-born babies to reduce the toll of child deaths, the World Health Organisation warns today. Read more
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Midwife call to prevent maternal morbidity
Midwives have called for the world to pay attention to the plight of millions of women damaged during childbirth. Read more
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Morning sickness a mother-daughter matter?
Severe morning sickness in pregnancy may run in families, researchers said today. Read more
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Australia defies death – survey
Working age men in Iceland have the lowest death rates in the world – whilst Australian rates are amongst the fastest falling, new figures showed today. Read more