Asia
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Hope to ease TB drug burden
Gruelling courses of treatment to tackle TB could become more acceptable and effective, according to two studies published yesterday. Read more
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Obesity link to UK throat cancer problem
Britain has the highest rates in the world of a kind of throat cancer linked to obesity, according to the findings of a major international study today. Read more
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Ebola a world threat – WHO
The Ebola outbreak is threatening the survival of societies and governments in some of the world’s poorest countries, the world’s most senior health official said yesterday. Read more
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Let women choose pain relief during birth – study
A woman in labour should be given an epidural when she asks for pain relief, a new study suggests today. Read more
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An apple a day…
Simply eating one item of fruit a day may be responsible for cutting the risk of heart disease and stroke by 40%, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Everest reveals blood pressure risks
Blood pressure increases steadily as humans reach high altitudes, according to the latest findings of medical research on Mount Everest. Read more
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Alarm at mutant polio virus
The polio virus may be able to mutate to avoid vaccines, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Diabetes link to shift-working
Men who work on shifts face a massively increased risk of developing diabetes, researchers warn today. Read more
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Old polio vaccine to the rescue
A 20th century vaccine against polio could be brought back into use to help tackle the growing threat from the disease, researchers said today. Read more
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Tropical diseases menace travellers
Growing numbers of patients with tropical diseases are being treated in British hospitals, according to figures published yesterday. Read more