Asia
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Crimean fever vaccine unveiled
A novel vaccine against Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus has been unveiled by scientists at Public Health England (PHE). Read more
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Meat and fish plan for brain health
The brains of elderly men may benefit from diets rich in meat or fish, researchers say today. Read more
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Acupuncture needles flawed
Acupuncture is a popular alternative medicine, widely used in its country of origin – but the quality of needles has not kept pace with modern manufacturing techniques, experts say today. Read more
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Diabetes genes common to humans
British researchers have helped find seven new regions of the human gene map linked to type 2 diabetes. Read more
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Warning as measles follows travellers
An outbreak of measles in the Philippines has led to a spate of cases in the UK, it has been announced. Read more
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New bird flu strikes China
Lab reports have confirmed the first human death caused by a new bird flu virus – avian-origin H10N8 virus called JX346, it was announced today. Read more
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Alarm as new flu spreads in China
China may be facing a spreading outbreak of the new bird flu virus, according to World Health Organisation reports. Read more
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Breastfeeding linked to arthritis risk
The longer women breastfeed, the lower their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study of Chinese women reveals today (7 January 2014). Read more
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Chinese medicine plant could treat chronic pain
A plant traditionally used in Chinese medicine to relieve suffering contains key ingredients that could be used to combat chronic pain, researchers have reported. Read more
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How Christmas scent could help women
The gift of frankincense in the Biblical story may have helped Mary, the mother of Jesus, in particular, researchers revealed today. Read more