Zika Virus Is ‘Spreading Explosively’; United Nations Say
GENEVA, Switzerland. The Zika virus is “spreading explosively” in the Americas, which could see up to 4 million…
Zika Virus: The Five Things You Need To Know
WASHINGTON, United States. A relatively new mosquito-borne virus is prompting worldwide concern because of an alarming connection…
New Technique Could Double Chance Of Survival From Brain Cancer
SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom. A new ‘sat nav’ operating technique for surgeons could double the chance of survival…
Aliko Dangote, Bill Gates Pledge $100mn To Solve Malnutrition In Nigeria
ABUJA, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote and the tech billionaire Bill Gates have…
Ebola: $5mn Vaccine Deal Announced
LONDON, United Kingdom. The Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, has signed a $5mn (£3.5mn) deal for an Ebola vaccine,…
EU Nurses Face English Language Checks, UK Say
LONDON, United Kingdom. Nurses and midwives coming to Britain from the EU will now need to prove…
France Drug Trial: Brain-Dead Man Dies In Hospital
PARIS, French Republic. A man left brain-dead after an experimental drug trial in France has died, local…
E-Cigarette Explodes In California Teen’s Pocket
LOS ANGELES, United States. CBS Los Angeles reports that the 19-year-old was at work at an Albertsons…