2007
07.30

Pakistan polio case in Australia

A 22-year-old Pakistani student in Australia tests positive for polio, health officials say.


2007
07.30

A daily pint of beer or a large glass of wine raises the risk of bowel cancer by about 10%, research suggests.


2007
07.29

Instant steam could banish MRSA

A device to deliver instant superheated steam may help in the battle against hospital infections, such as MRSA.


2007
07.29

New MS genes after 30 year hunt

The first new genes for three decades linked to multiple sclerosis have been identified by UK and US researchers.


2007
07.29

The Washington Post reports here: A 2006 report urging Americans to help tackle global health problems kept from public chiefly because it did not promote White House objectives.


2007
07.28

Scientists build a genetic picture of how lethal superbug MRSA changed day-by-day to overwhelm a heart patient.


2007
07.28

Basking in the sun’s rays lowers the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, a US study suggests.


2007
07.27

Women, not men, ensure the success of future generations, say scientists.


2007
07.27

Trials start on new TB vaccine

The first new TB vaccine for 80 years is being tested in clinical trials in South Africa.