12.23.08

Misery makers

Posted in Health at 5:23 pm by Pit

Colds and flu viruses remain mysterious

Flu ‘heading for nine-year high’

Posted in Health at 5:00 pm by Pit

The number of flu cases in England and Wales is heading for a nine-year high, figures suggest.

UN: Cholera death toll continues to rise in Zimbabwe

Posted in Health at 12:42 pm by Pit

Geneva - The death toll in Zimbabwe from cholera has continued to rise and at least 1,174 people have died in the latest epidemic, an official with the UN's Children Fund said Tuesday. In all, some 23,712 cases of the disease have been reported, leav...

A cup of coffee has a bigger impact on men

Posted in Health at 11:54 am by Pit

A strong cup of coffee has a greater effect on men than women, research shows.

World population at 6.75 billion at start of year

Posted in Health at 11:24 am by Pit

Hanover, Germany - The world's population on New Year's Day is set to reach 6.75 billion, a German group that encourages birth control said Tuesday. The World Population Foundation of Germany said the planet's human population rose by 82 million this...

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