Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Egypt reports 3rd bird flu death this year
An Egyptian woman died Friday of bird flu, the health ministry announced, the third victim killed in the country this year by the H5N1 infection.
Jan 16, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Egypt reports 10th bird flu death this year
Egyptian health authorities on Monday reported the country's 10th death this year from bird flu, as well as the first case of H5N1 infection in the capital.
Dec 29, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Four die of bird flu in Libya: minister
Four people have died of bird flu in Libya in recent days, the health minister of the country's internationally recognised government said on Saturday.
Dec 28, 2014
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Health
Seeing the doctor, overseas: Medical tourism booms in Asia
The lines snaking into Bangladesh's overwhelmed hospitals are often so long, says Nusrat Hussein Kiwan, that they extend into the street outside—too many patients seeking too few quality doctors.
Dec 22, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Egypt reports eighth bird flu death this year
Health authorities in Egypt on Thursday reported the country's eighth death this year from bird flu.
Dec 11, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cause of malaria drug resistance in SE Asia identified
Growing resistance to malaria drugs in Southeast Asia is caused by a single mutated gene inside the disease-causing Plasmodium falciparum parasite, according to a study led by David Fidock, PhD, professor of microbiology ...
Dec 11, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Expanding waistlines weigh heavy on Malaysia
Malaysians have a passionate love affair with their lip-smacking cuisine—rich curries, succulent fried chicken, buttery breads and creamy drinks—but it is increasingly an unhealthy relationship.
Nov 27, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Egypt reports second bird flu death in a week
A woman has died of bird flu in southern Egypt, a health official said on Wednesday, the country's second death from the H5N1 strain of the virus in a week.
Nov 19, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bill Gates to give $500 million for malaria, other diseases
US philanthropist Bill Gates on Sunday announced he will donate over $500 million to fight malaria and other infectious diseases in the developing world, saying the Ebola outbreak is a call to action.
Nov 2, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Six die in dengue virus outbreak in southern China
The dengue virus has killed six people and infected more than 23,000 in southern China's worst outbreak of the mosquito-transmitted disease in about two decades, officials said Tuesday.
Oct 7, 2014
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