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Still 26% of deaths in the EU caused by cancer

February 4, 2016 In the European Union (EU), cancer was the cause of death for almost 1.3 million persons in 2013, responsible for just over a quarter (26%) of all deaths.

Resistance to HIV drug tenofovir is growing

February 4, 2016 HIV resistance to the antiretroviral drug tenofovir (Viread) is increasingly common, a new study finds.

Majorities of Americans and Canadians expect a cure for cancer in their lifetime

February 3, 2016 Nearly six in 10 Americans (57%) and Canadians (59%) expect to see a cure for cancer in their lifetime.

Atacand reduces cell damage linked to the progression of Alzheimer's

February 3, 2016 The blood pressure drug candesartan, sold as Atacand, was shown to reduce cell damage linked to the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

First case of sexually-transmitted Zika in the U.S. confirmed

February 2, 2016 Health officials in Dallas, Tx., said a woman there contracted the Zika virus through sexual contact.

FDA warns of lead poisoning risk from cosmetic clay

February 2, 2016 A beauty clay sold at major retail outlets may put users at risk for lead poisoning, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned.

Worldwide boost in breast-feeding could save 800,000 lives

February 2, 2016 If nearly all women worldwide breast-fed their children, there would be about 800,000 fewer children's deaths and 20,000 fewer breast cancer deaths a year.

Flavoured e-cigarette users may be exposed to harmful chemical

February 2, 2016 An analysis of 145 different electronic-cigarette flavoring products reveals that many e-cigarette users may be exposed to a potentially harmful chemical.

WHO declares international health emergency over Zika virus

February 1, 2016 The World Health Organisation (WHO) said a surge in serious birth defects in South America was "strongly suspected" of being caused by the Zika virus and constituted an international health emergency.

New painkiller is as strong as morphine but not addictive

February 1, 2016 Researchers at Tulane University and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System have developed a painkiller that is as strong as morphine but isn't likely to be addictive and with fewer side effects.

Nearly 3.3 million children in U.S. have dizziness or balance problem

February 1, 2016 Nearly 3.3 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have a dizziness or balance problem, according to an analysis of the first large-scale survey of these problems in U.S. children.

WHO: Up to 4 million infected by Zika virus in the Americas

January 29, 2016 WHO's chief for International Health Regulations epidemic alert and response Sylvain Aldighieri said the organization expects huge numbers of infections, some detected and others undetected.