Asia
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Plague bacteria mutated to cause pandemics
The plague was endemic in Europe and Asia long before it gained the ability to spread through fleas, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Honour for scientist who found malaria cure
A Chinese scientist who turned to a 1,600 year old text book to combat malaria was honoured with the medical Nobel Prize yesterday. Read more
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MSF claims war crime after US hits hospital
A medical charity has accused coalition leaders of a war crime after a trauma hospital in Afghanistan was hit by missiles. Read more
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Malaria success – but millions at risk
The annual toll of deaths from malaria has fallen by 60% this century, according to a major report published yesterday. Read more
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Europe needs fish to prevent depression – study
Europeans might improve their mental health by eating more fish, according to a new analysis today. Read more
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Fizzy drinks linked to cardiac arrest
There appears to be a significant link between consumption of carbonated drinks and out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a new study. Read more
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Tobacco chewing’s global toll
The growing habit of chewing tobacco is taking thousands of lives worldwide, according to a new study. Read more
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Spicy food may boost health
Eating spicy food, especially chili pepper, may improve health, researchers say today. Read more
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Pensioners urged to avoid Hajj
Pensioners should not travel to Saudi Arabia this year to take place in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, according to new advice. Read more
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Bleeding risk from antidepressants plus painkillers
People who use antidepressants with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are at a raised risk of bleeding in the skull, researchers warn today. Read more