Dutch kill 190,000 ducks to contain bird flu outbreak
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- Dutch officials have culled 190,000 ducks on a central Netherlands farm where inspectors have confirmed…
7 years ago
Health
Sweat-absorbing skin patch monitors health during exercise
(Reuters) -- Scientists in the United States have developed a flexible microfluidic device that easily sticks to the skin and…
7 years ago
China to control public smoking nationwide by year-end
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- China, the world’s biggest cigarette producer and consumer, aims to impose national smoking-control regulations by the…
7 years ago
Thailand finds 33 new cases of Zika, says health ministry
BANGKOK, Thailand (Reuters) - Thai health officials on Wednesday said 33 new Zika virus cases have been detected in the…
7 years ago
High blood pressure now major problem in developing world: study
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The number of people across the globe suffering from high blood pressure has almost doubled over…
7 years ago
Climate change affects nearly all life on Earth
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Most life on Earth is already being changed by the warming climate, even though the rise…
7 years ago
Leprosy found in red squirrels of Britain, Ireland: study
by Kerry SHERIDAN MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Some red squirrels in Britain and Ireland are infected with the bacteria…
7 years ago
Tobacco linked to 40 percent of US cancers
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Tobacco use remains the most preventable cause of cancer, and 40 percent of diagnosed US…
7 years ago
Human antibody shields mouse foetuses against Zika
PARIS, France (AFP) - by Mariëtte Le Roux An antibody produced by the human body shielded unborn mice against Zika,…
7 years ago
Bolivia reports first 3 Zika-linked microcephaly cases
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) -- Bolivia has detected its first three cases of microcephaly caused by the Zika virus, local…
7 years ago
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