From dengue fever to diarrhea, exotic travel brings health risks

(AP) - Travelling to Africa or Southeast Asia? Malaria and dengue fever are the big worries. In the Caribbean and South America, it's infections from worms and other parasites. In south-central Asia, respiratory illness....More

Long-term safety of silicone breast implants still unclear: expert panel

TORONTO (CP) - Health Canada should set up and administer a registry of women with breast implants and seek more information about the long-term safety of the silicone-gel form of the devices, an expert scientific panel says in its long-awaited report....More

Europe intensifies response to bird flu threat; WHO urges Turks not to panic

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's fast-moving outbreak of bird flu prompted villagers across the border in Georgia to slaughter chickens, geese and ducks en masse Wednesday, while in neighbouring Greece, Georgia and Syria, authorities beefed up border inspections....More

Smoking fires up diabetes risk

TORONTO (MRI) - Smoking can nearly triple your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study of more than 900 American adults has found....More

Clinton Foundation negotiates cheaper AIDS drugs for developing countries

NEW YORK (AP) - Former U.S. president Bill Clinton announced Thursday that his foundation has negotiated agreements to lower the price of rapid HIV tests and anti-AIDS drugs in the developing world....More

Human study confirms low-calorie diet keeps the heart looking young

ST. LOUIS (AP) - A very low calorie diet can help the heart age more slowly, according to researchers who released what they call the first-ever human study on the subject....More

An early warning for repetitive strain injuries?

TORONTO (MRI) - Feeling tired and sluggish on the job isn't just a sign you're getting sick or you aren't happy at work. New research shows it could also signal the onset of a repetitive strain injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome....More

Job stress equals heart stress

TORONTO (MRI) - Job stress can start taking a toll on men's heart health even by the time they reach their early 30s, new research shows....More

Study bolsters evidence that you can't be fat and healthy at the same time

CHICAGO (AP) - Middle-age people who are overweight but have normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels are kidding themselves if they think their health is just fine....More

Quebec, Ontario researchers to do study on treating depression with Omega-3

MONTREAL (CP) - Researchers from Quebec and Ontario will study the effects of omega-3 fatty acids in treating depression. "Patients need new treatments for depression," said Dr....More

Laws don't protect public health, safety regarding nanotechnology: report

WASHINGTON (AP) - From toothpaste to trousers, dozens of everyday products contain materials made through the blossoming science of nanotechnology - but laws safeguarding the public's health and safety aren't developing nearly as quickly, according to a new report....More

French woman who got first partial face transplant now going out in public

PARIS (AP) - The woman who received a new nose, chin and mouth in a groundbreaking transplant operation in November has taken strolls in public without drawing stares, her surgeon said in an interview published Wednesday....More

Disgraced South Korean stem cell scientist blames fraud on junior researchers

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Disgraced scientist Hwang Woo-suk asked forgiveness Thursday from fellow South Koreans for his fraudulent publications on human stem cell research but blamed the scandal on junior researchers he said deceived him....More

Company plans private health care for Ont. this summer, across Canada by 2007

TORONTO (CP) - A private health-care company announced Wednesday that it plans to move into Ontario this summer and every major Canadian city by 2007, but Ontario's health minister threatened heavy fines if the company contravenes legislation....More

Bird flu virus could spread dispite measures being taken: officials

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - International agencies warned against panic but cautioned Wednesday that Turkey's neighbours may be unable to keep out the bird flu that has infected at least 15 people across the country in the last week....More

Europe intensifies response to bird flu threat; WHO urges Turks not to panic

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's fast-moving outbreak of bird flu prompted villagers across the border in Georgia to slaughter chickens, geese and ducks en masse Wednesday, while in neighbouring Greece, Georgia and Syria, authorities beefed up border inspections....More

Chest doctors discourage use of over-the-counter cough syrup

CHICAGO (AP) - Despite the billions of dollars spent every year in North America on over-the-counter cough syrups, most such medicines do little if anything to relieve coughs, chest physicians say....More

Abbott's biggest deal since '01 cheered by Street; stock up four per cent

CHICAGO (AP) - Abbott Laboratories Inc.'s deal to buy part of Guidant Corp. for about $4 billion US was applauded Monday by investors and analysts, who said it would give the manufacturer of drugs and diagnostic tests new clout in medical devices....More

Doctors optimistic after 1st surgery for Iraqi infant; had restful evening

ATLANTA (AP) - The Iraqi infant known as Baby Noor rested comfortably and was smiling and cooing after the first of at least three operations needed to correct a severe birth defect, a doctor said Tuesday....More

Laws don't protect public health, safety regarding nanotechnology: report

WASHINGTON (AP) - From toothpaste to trousers, dozens of everyday products contain materials made through the blossoming science of nanotechnology - but laws safeguarding the public's health and safety aren't developing nearly as quickly, according to a new report....More