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Downturn threatens Europe's life expectancy gains, WHO says

Gains in life expectancy across Europe could be reversed if cash-strapped governments cut health budgets, the World Health Organisation warned in a report on Wednesday.

Health created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UNAIDS report shows critical gaps in world response

Deaths from HIV/AIDS are rising in parts of Asia and central Europe and the global response must accelerate, experts said Wednesday after the release of a major report on the world AIDS epidemic.

HIV & AIDS created Jul 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds early signs of malaria drug resistance in Africa

Africa's deadliest malaria parasite has shown resistance in lab tests to one of the most powerful drugs on the market -- a warning of possible resistance to follow in patients, scientists said Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: High population density is greatest risk factor for water-linked diseases

Water-associated infectious disease outbreaks are more likely to occur in areas where a region's population density is growing, according to a new global analysis of economic and environmental conditions that influence the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast