Asia
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Eye stem cell hope
British researchers may have made a breakthrough in the search for effective stem cell therapies to treat eye disease, it has been announced. Read more
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Aroma oils aid heart – in short bursts
Essential oils used in aromatherapy can help to lower heart rate and blood pressure – but only if the user is exposed to them for less than one hour. Read more
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HIV spread threat to Europe
The number of HIV cases shows no signs of a decline in the EU region and continues to rise in eastern Europe and central Asia, a report out today says. Read more
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World virus alert
Doctors around the world have been put on the alert after the emergence of a deadly new lung virus in the Middle East. Read more
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Tibetan fungus may hold asthma key
A semi-legendary fungus found in Tibet is set to provide a novel medicine for asthma and possibly a range of other conditions, British researchers have found. Read more
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Global call for fake drug action
Experts call today for international action to tackle the trade in fake drugs. Read more
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Nobel prize for stem cell pioneers
A British scientist who played a key role in the development of stem cell research is to share the Nobel Prize for medicine with a Japanese scientist, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Brits not bothered about flu scare
Britons were the most reluctant in the world to take measures to stop the spread of the swine flu epidemic, researchers say today. Read more
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New plant hope for breast cancer treatment
A constituent of a herbal tea may have a role to play in treating breast cancer, researchers say. Read more
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Malaria widely misdiagnosed in Asia
There is a problem of overdiagnosis and mistreatment of malaria in south and central Asia, researchers warn today. Read more