Smokers have harder time getting work: study
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- People who smoke may find it harder to get work, and make less money than non-smokers,…
8 years ago
Health
Zika spread, impact ‘scarier than we initially thought’ – U.S. health officials
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (Reuters) - The spread and impact of the Zika virus is wider than initially anticipated, U.S.…
8 years ago
DOH urges candidates to take a break from campaigning
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health advised candidates and their supporters to have a break or rest period during…
8 years ago
GM adenovirus used by doctors to attack tumor cells
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Researchers in Argentina say they have genetically modified an adenovirus - which can cause colds,…
8 years ago
Diabetes cases reach 422 million as poorer countries see steep rises
Reuters - The number of adults with diabetes has quadrupled worldwide in under four decades to 422 million, and the…
8 years ago
Broken hearts at higher risk of failing: study
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The death of a life partner may trigger an irregular heartbeat, itself potentially life-threatening, said new…
8 years ago
FDA staff raises no major concerns over Intercept’s liver drug
BY AMRUTHA PENUMUDI The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's staff reviewers did not raise any major red flags over Intercept…
8 years ago
Insulin cost in U.S. more than doubles between 2002-2013
BY ANDREW M. SEAMAN (Reuters Health) - The cost of the hormone insulin, one of the most important treatments for…
8 years ago
Zika mystery deepens with evidence of nerve cell infections
CHICAGO | BY JULIE STEENHUYSEN (Reuters) -- Top Zika investigators now believe that the birth defect microcephaly and the paralyzing…
8 years ago
Brazilian health ministry administers swine flu vaccines amidst cuts
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - Further to the outbreak of the Zika virus, Brazil is battling an increase in cases…
8 years ago
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