HEALTH
Highly Infectious Superbug Emerges In Chinese Hospital
The hypervirulent superbug behind five deaths in a Chinese hospital is resistant even to last-resort antibiotics.
Assaults 40 Times More Deadly For India Women Than US Counterparts
Scientists from India, US and Sweden revealed that women in India are nearly 40 times more likely to die after an assault compared to their US peers.
Math In A Time Of Cholera
Using mathematical models to analyze data from the World Health Organization, scientists in Japan accurately forecasted the peak of the 2017 cholera outbreak in Yemen.
Ban Hazardous Pesticide To Prevent Farmer Suicides, Studies Say
Pesticide-related suicides may be prevented by policies are geared toward banning them rather than securing their storage.
Philippine Province Records First Avian Flu Outbreak
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is currently investigating a new outbreak of avian flu in Pampanga, Philippines.
T-Cell Responses Predict MERS Prognosis
T-cell responses are more accurate than virus-specific antibody titers for assessing MERS prevalence and patients’ likelihood of recovery.
Almost A Million Chinese Died From Preventable Cancers In 2013
Nearly half of cancer deaths in China are attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors such as smoking or alcohol use.
Snakebites Cost Sri Lanka More Than US$10 Million Yearly
Snakebites cost Sri Lanka about US$10 million a year—roughly the same amount the country spends on both meningitis and dengue.
Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?
A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.
