There has been a spike in cases of asthma in US, despite improved air quality over last 10 years
Cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes are on rise and taking a significant toll on economies of low- and middle-income countries
Study finds combining four TB drugs into one pill just as effective as standard, 14-pill course of medication
Medical experts watching the rising tide of drug-resistant bacteria have begun sounding the alarm
UN agency is urging stepped-up international efforts to address problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Ex-Rad could be used before or after exposure
First medication ever developed specifically for the autoimmune disorder
Interactive games can be as effective as moderate-to-vigorous exercise at boosting metabolism rates
Study results renew calls for more research into the potential dangers of cell phones
Deep brain stimulation can treat obsessive-compulsive disorders, OCD, and some forms of depression
Study authors say the problem is especially serious in the developing world
New research funded by actor Michael J. Fox focuses on finding biomarkers in patients so that doctors can start early treatment
New study shows it can affect every part of body as well as lower the risk of respiratory infections in infants
World Health Organization says about 500,000 people die every year from seasonal flu
It is poised to improve access and ensure rapid delivery of health care
Health officials in Haiti say death toll from cholera epidemic has risen to more than 1,100
Activists say antibiotics, vaccines could prevent unnecessary deaths from the disease, the world's leading killer of children under five
US Advocacy groups call for more funds for research and a comprehensive government strategy
The new vaccine, in clinical trials in Africa and Asia, was 30 percent more effective than the vaccine currently in use
Experts say more screening is needed in the developing world
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