Kate Kelland

World at risk of pandemics that could kill millions, panel warns

World at risk of pandemics that could kill millions, panel warns

Epidemic-prone viral diseases like Ebola, flu and SARS are increasingly tough to manage, monitoring board warns.

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UK fears health crisis as 11.5 million get potentially addictive drugs

UK fears health crisis as 11.5 million get potentially addictive drugs

This arises as more and more people are being prescribed sleeping pills, opioids and other painkillers.

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Scientists hail promise of first effective Ebola treatments

Scientists hail promise of first effective Ebola treatments

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Study finds possible link between sugary drinks and cancer

Study finds possible link between sugary drinks and cancer

Consumption of sugary drinks has risen worldwide in the last few decades and is linked to obesity.

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London HIV patient becomes world's second Aids cure hope

London HIV patient becomes world's second Aids cure hope

No trace of HIV infection found 3 years after patient receives bone marrow transplant from HIV-resistant donor.

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World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor

World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor

Brazilian case study could offer women with uterine infertility access to larger pool of potential donors, says lead researcher.

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Scientists angry at UK visa denials for African, Asian researchers

Scientists angry at UK visa denials for African, Asian researchers

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Britain’s missing spacecraft Beagle 2 found on Mars

There is 'good evidence' that the craft landed on Dec 25, 2003.

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WHO declares Ebola international emergency

But it says there should be no general ban on international travel or trade.

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