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Health care

More "healthy" people are more likely to die after a heart attack

The more cardiovascular risk factors patients have, taking into account age and weight, the lower their chances of dying...

16 November 2011, 12:23

Experts predict an increase in the number of diabetes mellitus cases

In the next two decades, about 522 million people will suffer from diabetes due to aging and demographic changes.
14 November 2011, 16:07

About 90 million children get seasonal flu each year

To mark World Pneumonia Day (November 12), scientists have released for the first time global estimates of seasonal influenza and influenza pneumonia in children under 5 years of age.
12 November 2011, 12:41

FDA approves first cord blood product for stem cell transplantation

The product, known as Hemacord, is intended for use during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with diseases of the hematopoietic (blood-forming) system.
11 November 2011, 19:20

Drug resistance: a new epidemic, and what can you do?

Recent research by scientists has proven that uncontrolled use of antibiotics leads to the development of new pathogenic strains of bacteria that are resistant to treatment.
10 November 2011, 18:41

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine intends to approve new rules for payment of sick pay

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new rules for sick leave payments, under which an employee will be able to be sick at the state’s expense for no more than five days.
09 November 2011, 17:48

About 65 million counterfeit medicines seized in China

Chinese law enforcement agencies have uncovered a criminal group that was manufacturing counterfeit drugs. In total, about 65 million counterfeit drugs were seized.
07 November 2011, 19:19

All American boys will be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV)

By a vote of 13 to one, with one abstention, the panel voted to require all American children aged 11 and older to be vaccinated against HPV.
27 October 2011, 13:31

A measles epidemic is sweeping Europe

A measles epidemic has swept across European countries, according to a press release from the World Health Organization.
25 October 2011, 17:24

A DNA bank of murderers and rapists will be created in Russia

Recently, the Russian Government made a decision on mandatory genomic registration of dangerous criminals.
20 October 2011, 20:39

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