HEALTH
Marijuana Use May Double Risk Of Premature Birth, Study
A large international study has found that women who use marijuana can more than double the risk of giving birth to a baby prematurely.
Rare Amoebic Infection Causes Eight Deaths In Pakistan
Naegleria fowleri, a rare water borne amoebic parasite, has killed eight people in Karachi, Pakistan.
75 Percent Of Chinese At Risk For Heart Disease Or Diabetes, Study
More than three-quarters of Chinese adults have at least one risk factor for type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, reveals new data in a long-term international study.
Thousands More Radiation-Related Deaths Expected From Fukushima, Study
Thousands of deaths could still be expected from the Fukushima nuclear fallout in the years to come, according to the first estimate of the disaster's worldwide impact.
Alzheimer’s Disease Attacks Body Decades Before Diagnosis, Study
Scientists have observed clinical and biomarker changes in the spinal fluid and brain of Alzheimer's patients up to 25 years before they show any clinical symptoms.
Pakistan Braces For Rise In Dengue Cases During Monsoon Season
Pakistani health officials are bracing for a surge in dengue fever cases as the country enjoys its first monsoon showers this week.
Cambodia Increases Effort To Stop Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Outbreak
Cambodia has begun nationwide surveillance for a severe form of hand, foot and mouth disease since the deaths of more than 50 children from an April 2012 outbreak.
Study: Polio Vaccination Programs In Af-Pak Not Working
A new study finds that vaccines are struggling to have an impact in Afghanistan and Pakistan due to the lack of mass immunization campaigns.
Philippine Government Struggles On Family Planning Debate
The government of the Philippines aims to drastically cut maternal deaths by spending US$12 million on contraceptives in 2012, a move bitterly opposed by the Catholic Church.
