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Death toll of cholera rises to 12 in far-western Nepal

[2012-08-07 10:20]

Cholera has claimed two more lives in far-western Nepal, bringing the death toll to 12 since the outbreak of the disease.

Preserving the fine art of needling

[2012-08-06 09:59]

Despite the growing popularity of acupuncture in Western veterinary treatment, most practitioners are not fully maximizing this ancient Chinese healing art.

How to needle a horse

[2012-08-06 09:45]

More and more horses in international competition are making use of an ancient Chinese healing art to stay healthy and fit.

Dengue cases in Sri Lanka on the rise

[2012-08-04 15:58]

In the first six months of this year over 12,000 people have been infected with dengue and 75 have died in Sri Lanka.

Caffeine may serve as treatment option for Parkinson's

[2012-08-03 17:16]

A new study has found that caffeine may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Nigeria bars conventional syringes in hospitals

[2012-08-03 17:12]

Nigeria would discontinue the use of conventional syringes by October, Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu said on Friday.

Three die after flu outbreak in Australia's New South Wales

[2012-08-03 13:13]

Three people have died at two separate disabled care centers in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) after an outbreak of flu virus.

US researchers find potential target for treating diabetes, obesity

[2012-08-03 09:46]

US researchers have identified a potential target for treating diabetes and obesity.

Zambia on high alert of Ebola

[2012-08-03 09:44]

Health officials in Zambia have been placed on high alert to monitor people to prevent the deadly Ebola virus from entering the country.

Israel plans to tax junk food

[2012-08-03 09:43]

The Israeli government is set to authorize a plan to slap Israelis with a special tax on junk food, in efforts to fight growing obesity rates.

Ebola outbreak rages in Uganda, killing 16

[2012-08-03 09:42]

An Ebola outbreak in Uganda is always a nightmare that pushes up the panic levels in the East African country.

Scientists identify gene causing congenital blindness

[2012-08-02 11:13]

An international research team led by Chinese scientists have found a new gene that can cause congenital blindness.

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