Asia

  • Sports last a life-time

    Rugby, tennis and athletics may all play a key role in ensuring girl teenagers have healthy bones, researchers report today. Read more

  • Milk scandal damage limited

    A recent scandal involving melamine in milk and infant formula is unlikely to have a widespread health impact in the territory of Hong Kong, according to a new analysis. Read more

  • Women suffer from family living

    Living with the in-laws may be harmful for a woman, researchers warn today. Read more

  • Vitamin that helps diabetes patients

    A vitamin treatment may help prevent patients with diabetes developing kidney disease, researchers have reported. Read more

  • Rat plague may bring heart disease

    Rats may be spreading a new, hidden plague around the world, researchers warned today. Read more

  • Lack of sleep may pose heart threat

    Researchers have found evidence that sleeping less than seven and a half hours per night may increase the chances of heart disease among people at a slightly raised risk. Read more

  • Vitamins fail heart trial

    The idea that vitamin supplements can prevent heart disease has failed to win support in a major study, a conference was being told today. Read more

  • Oregano oil kills MRSA

    A project studying Himalayan oregano as an antibacterial agent for MRSA has earned an international award. Read more

  • Snakes kill thousands

    The snake has terrorised mankind since the dawn of time – and still does, according to a new analysis. Read more

  • Warning on heavy metals

    New European rules will not put an end to the hazards associated with traditional south Asian medicines, a British expert has warned. Read more