HEALTH
Philippine Congress Passes Birth Control Bill
The Philippine Congress passed on Monday a controversial birth control bill that will make contraceptives available to the poor.
Second Japanese Encephalitis Strain Circulating In India
Researchers in West Bengal have reported a second strain of the Japanese encephalitis virus circulating in the eastern Indian state.
65% Of Air Pollution Deaths Occur In Asia: WHO Study
A new global study ranks air pollution as one of the top 10 killers in the world, with 65 percent of the air pollution deaths occurring in Asia.
We Are Living Longer, But With More Illness
Australians may be living longer, but they are also spending more time living with illness, according to a new global study.
Vietnam’s Baseball Cap “Helmets”
Vietnam, where more than nine out of ten registered vehicles are motorcycles, is grappling with how to boost road safety.
Baby’s Gender Influences Neonatal Care, Study
New research from Vietnam shows that girls to a greater extent than boys are delivered at home, without qualified midwives or access to emergency surgery.
Faulty Cell Cycle Brakes Linked To Breast Cancer
A protein that represses an important cell division checkpoint may have far reaching effects in cancer.
Swimming Makes Kids Smart, Study
Children who learn how to swim at a young age have better visual-motor skills and mathematical abilities, says a new study.
Australians Double Their Antidepressants
The use of antidepressants doubled in Australia between 2000 and 2011, reveals a new study.
