Asia
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Drug-resistant flu in Asia
Three countries have now reported the emergence of drug-resistant strains of swine flu, the World Health Organisation has announced. Read more
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Test-tube baby boom
Test-tube baby treatments are booming around the world – and result in nearly a quarter of a million children annually, according to figures published today. Read more
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Bird flu safer, swine version spreads
Bird flu may not be as dangerous to humans as feared, British researchers said, as concern grew about south-east Asia. Read more
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Experts call for cholera vaccine ban to be lifted
Infectious disease experts called last night for wider use of a life-saving cholera vaccination. Read more
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Elderly need sunshine
Elderly people should spend time in the sunshine – to cut their risk of heart disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Contraceptive jab’ for men investigated
An injected male contraceptive may be on the way – with the ability to block fertility by increasing testosterone levels. Read more
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Challenge to zinc treatment
New findings challenge the widely held view that zinc supplements can help treat diarrhoea in children. Read more
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Pigs catch swine flu from man
The worldwide toll of swine flu virus cases was approaching 1,000 last night – but deaths remained confined to central America. Read more
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Global plans to boost mother-baby health
British experts are hoping to boost care of new mothers and their babies in five troubled countries with the aid of a new grant. Read more
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Make hospitals disaster proof – WHO
Good design of health services can save thousands of lives in an emergency – and all countries need to prepare, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more