World Health
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Swine flu travels the globe
Two people with confirmed swine flu were being treated in Scotland last night and a third in Spain as the new virus reached Europe. Read more
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Swine flu sparks health emergency
A public health emergency was declared in North America last night as the deadly new swine flu virus spread through the USA. Read more
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World focus on bleeding disorders
Haemophilia experts have called for comprehensive care for patients around the world. 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
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World autism plea
Global experts called for more resources for children’s mental health issues to mark World Autism Day yesterday. Read more
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TB growth stabilises after world effort
Worldwide efforts to combat the resurgence of TB seem to be having some impact – and the spread of the disease has been halted, it was announced today. Read more
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Diet and exercise can prevent cancer – international report
Thousands of cases of cancer in Britain could be prevented through healthy diet and exercise, experts said yesterday. Read more
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World campaign against obesity
Obesity was the theme of World Cancer Day yesterday – as new evidence showed public ignorance of the link between weight and cancer is worldwide. Read more
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Media trust boosts health
The mass media can help improve general health, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Heart gene affects one per cent
As many as one per cent of the world’s population carry a newly-discovered heart disease gene, it was announced last night. Read more