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Cardiovascular disease: researchers pinpoint missing piece of treatment puzzle
With new findings that the immune system plays a key role in conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, options emerge for new cures.
By VITTORIA...
Cell death, a life-giving event, can also trigger severe disease
When the body machinery that kills off hundreds of millions of cells a day fails, inflammation and sickness are often not far behind.
By VITTORIA D’ALESSIO
Cell...
Exploring the Potential Medical Applications of Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and the world...
As bird flu surges in Europe, race is on to stop the spread
With tens of millions of poultry culled every year to contain avian influenza, scientists are rushing to find new ways to protect flocks from...
Avian flu reappears in Cambodia
Cambodian authorities reported two cases of avian flu, including an 11-year-old girl who died of the virus, the UN health agency said on Sunday.These...
Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks
A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in 43 countries at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned this week.Three...
Tracking malaria and mosquitoes with the help of pregnant women and city dwellers
By Tom Cassauwers
Arnau Pujol Vallribera is a Spanish data whiz who used to study galaxies. Now he tracks diseases spread by mosquitoes.
‘In cosmology, we use...
The 36th African Union Session Renews Commitment Towards Strengthening Africa’s Health Systems
During the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development in partnership with the World...
Aquarium fish and smart implants show the way to better bone health
By Anthony King
Back pain can be excruciating and is increasingly common with ageing populations. Spinal surgery is on the rise in many countries, including...
New generation of artificial hearts promises lifeline to patients
The human heart beats 100 000 times a day, every beat circulating blood, oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Heart failure...