Further eu2013ie success in Health field with agreement on Tobacco Products Directive.
A landmark political agreement was reached by Ministers at the Health Council in Luxembourg, bringing the EU a step closer to revamping rules on how tobacco products are produced, packaged and presented in Member States and stepping up health...
American Medical Association: Obesity is a Disease
The largest U.S. doctors' group said obesity is a disease. The decision, announced this week by the American Medical Association at its annual meeting, could lead to increased funding for obesity research and help people obtain insurance coverage for...
Depression, Antidepressants Tied to Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk in Older Women
Older women who have depression or take antidepressants may be at increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.
Female Hormone Estrogen Blocks Ebola Virus Infection
Researchers have discovered that drugs containing female estrogen block infection with the Ebola virus, a deadly disease for which there is no cure. Scientists stumbled upon estrogen as a potential weapon against Ebola while looking to find new uses...
WHO report highlights violence against women as a ‘global health problem of epidemic proportions’
Physical or sexual violence is a public health problem that affects more than one third of all women globally, according to a new report released by WHO in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the South African...
Court Asked to Order Deadline for Action on Overdue Smog Standards
Ozone air pollution causes premature death, asthma attacks and other breathing problems.
Government of India and World Bank Sign $255 Million Agreement for National AIDS Control Support Project
The government of India and the World Bank signed a $255 million credit agreement to support the National AIDS Control Support Project to help accelerate AIDS prevention programs by targeting vulnerable groups at high risk of infection.
Transplanted Organs Don't Affect Outcomes for Trauma Victims: Study
Outcomes for people with transplanted organs who suffer a traumatic injury are no worse than for those without transplanted organs, a new study has found.
Volunteering May Be Good for the Heart in More Ways Than One
Endoscopes Not Always Cleaned Properly: Study
