Health

Japan culls 280,000 more birds for avian flu

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan deployed hundreds of soldiers to help cull more than 280,000 chickens on Friday, officials said…

Resistance risk for new TB drugs: experts

PARIS, France (AFP) -- New drugs for hard-to-treat tuberculosis strains may be fast rendered ineffective themselves if incorrectly used, a…

Herbalife launches new product line for athletes

(Eagle News) — A leading global nutrition and wellness company announced earlier this week a new product line that will…

One in four children will live with water shortages by 2040: UNICEF

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- Approximately one in four children worldwide will live in regions with extremely scarce water…

When might you get Alzheimer’s? New gene test may tell

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- International researchers said Tuesday they have found a way to assess a person's genetic risk…

Spider venom may offer hope to stroke victims: scientists

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A protein in the venom of potentially deadly funnel web spiders could minimize the effects of…

Bilang ng mga Filipinong naninigarilyo, bumaba ng mahigit isang milyon – DOH

(Eagle News) -- Bumaba ang bilang ng mga Filipinong naninigarilyo batay sa isang pag-aaral na inilabas ng Department of Health.…

Water not just a basic necessity

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 21) - Water is a basic necessity of life.  The fact that the human body is 60…

Buffalo soldiers help Thai kids combat autism

They may not be the most advanced pieces of equipment in Thailand's military arsenal, but parents and officers say "buffalo…

Common gene explains why some people’s brains age faster

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- A common gene variant has been discovered in about one-third of the population that may explain…

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