HEALTH
Sleepless In South Asia
A new study reports a global ‘sleeplessness epidemic’ affecting an estimated 150 million people across the developing world.
Simple Hygiene Skills Could Reduce Child Deaths In Indonesia
Poor knowledge of basic healthcare and lack of sanitation are contributing to the high number of deaths among children under the age of five in Indonesia, according to UN statistics.
Pakistan To Vaccinate Under-15 Children At Af-Pak Checkpoints
The Pakistani government has devised a new strategy for the campaign against polio by establishing vaccination kiosks at all security checkpoints in tribal and far-off areas.
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.
