Asia
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Malaria vaccine hope
New hope for effective vaccines against malaria have been revealed by a major UK study. Read more
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Surge in camel virus infections
The number of victims of the Middle Eastern camel virus increased dramatically yesterday as the Saudi authorities reported more than 100 extra victims. Read more
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Parasite found in 6,200-year-old grave
Proof that even the earliest agricultural irrigation systems contributed to disease burden may lie in the discovery of a schistosomiasis parasite egg in a 6,200-year-old Syrian grave, it is revealed today. Read more
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Soy cancer protection hope setback
Soy-based foods offer no protection against cancer of the lining of the womb, researchers say today. Read more
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Protein may prevent stroke
Diets high in protein may help prevent strokes, researchers say today. Read more
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Global alert as virus hits health workers
Healthcare workers have been given a global warning about the new Middle Eastern respiratory virus following the latest hospital scare. Read more
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New bird flu not a threat
A new strain of bird flu is unlikely to pose a major threat to human health, British researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Startling growth of worldwide obesity
The growth of obesity around the world has been "startling" in the last 30 years, researchers warn today. Read more
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Love hormone could help children with autism
Young children with autism could be helped by the ‘love hormone’ that builds bonds between mothers and babies, new research has found. Read more
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Plea to tackle baby death toll
About 8,000 new-born babies die every day around the world, according to a major new study published today. Read more