Asia
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UK malaria vaccine ready for deployment
A British-developed malaria vaccine is a step closer to gaining the permissions it needs for deployment in affected countries, it has been announced. Read more
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Gene role in stomach ulcers investigated
Genetics plays a part in peptic ulcer disease – but does not fully explain geographic variations in the disease, according to a major new study. Read more
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Dietary supplement could prevent Cryptosporidium infection
A common dietary supplement could help to protect infants against chronic Cryptosporidium infections, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children
Vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency, according to a major new clinical trial. Read more
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New evidence on activity reducing disease risk
Two studies, published today, have researched the impact of both walking and sedentary time on the risk of diabetes and on the health of women. Read more
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‘Staggering’ increase in measles deaths, warns report
More than 130,000 people – mainly children – died of measles in 2022, an increase of 43% from 2021, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more
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Medical charity urges governments to do more to prevent childhood TB
Governments must implement the latest World Health Organization guidelines to prevent children dying from tuberculosis, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. Read more
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Most people diagnosed with diabetes already have complications
Seven out of ten people with diabetes discovered they had the condition after developing complications associated with it, according to international research published today. Read more
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Animal-spread infections that are increasing exponentially
Four types of zoonotic Infections have been increasing at an exponential rate, researchers warn today. Read more
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Progress in stopping tropical diseases – WHO
Two developing countries have successfully become the first to tackle two pernicious tropical diseases, the World Health Organization has announced. Read more