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New Test To Detect Dangerous Stage Of TB
Researchers are testing a new strategy to effectively detect the dangerous stage of TB in Pakistani children for the first time.
More Work Needed In Myanmar On Drug-Resistant TB
A WHO report projects that Myanmar will have a US$22 million funding gap for tuberculosis (TB care) and control services.
Flooding Prompts Health Concerns In Philippines
Philippine health officials have expressed concern over the risk of diarrhoea and other water-borne diseases following days of extensive flooding in the north of the country.
Method To Authenticate World’s Costliest Coffee Developed
Scientists have developed the first scientific method to verify the authenticity of Kopi Luwak, the world's costliest coffee.
Source & Evolution Of H7N9 Influenza Virus Traced Through Birds
An international team of researchers has used genetic sequencing to trace the source and evolution of the avian H7N9 influenza virus.
Home Cooking, Traffic Are Main Sources Of Soot From China
Researchers have identified the main sources of air pollution that spreads from China to other parts of East Asia.
Shorter Working Hours Do Not Guarantee Happier Workers
A reduction in working hours does not necessarily mean happier employees, according to a study of Korean workers.
300 Tons Of Radioactive Water Leak From TEPCO’s Fukushima Plant
Japan's nuclear regulators have raised the severity level of a radioactive water leak at the Fukushima plant from one to three on an international scale.
Genetic Link Between Alcohol Dependence And Eating Disorders
A study of almost 6,000 adult twins in Australia has found a genetic link between alcohol dependence and certain types of eating disorders.
