Archive for March, 2008
Drug ‘could aid cystic fibrosis’
Widely-used antidepressants could prevent infections which shorten the lives of many cystic fibrosis patients.
Anger at ‘missed TB opportunity’
England's TB rate is rising because measures to prevent the disease are not being used, health campaigners say.
Rio accused of neglecting dengue
A Brazilian judge orders Rio de Janeiro to use private hospitals to cope with a surge in cases of dengue fever.
Italy recalls tainted mozzarella
The Italian authorities withdraw mozzarella cheese linked to dioxin contamination - satisfying the EU.
Pesticides ‘raise Parkinson’s risk’
Evidence that exposure to pesticides significantly raises the risk of Parkinson's disease is strong, say experts.