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Brazil

Brazil declares Zika emergency over

The emergency had been in place since November 2015, when the virus was linked to the birth of babies with abnormally small heads.

World News

Modern HIV drugs 'add 10 years to life expectancy' in US and Europe

Life expectancy for young adults who are HIV-positive has risen by 10 years in the United States and Europe thanks to improvements in treatments, according to…

USA

Obama urges Congress to be cautious on healthcare overhaul

With the US Republicans’ replacement for Obamacare due before the Senate, the architect of the law being repealed has said he hopes Congress will look beyond party…

France

France bans excessively thin models

A law banning extremely thin models has come into effect in France.

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Mexico

World's heaviest man to undergo surgery

In Mexico, the world’s reportedly heaviest man is finally set to undergo surgery.

Italy

Toxic cloud sparks safety alert south of Rome

A fire at a rubbish depot south of Rome sent a toxic cloud into the skies on Friday, forcing nearby homes and schools to be evacuated.

USA

Obamacare is 'dead' hails triumphant Trump

Donald Trump has netted a victory in his battle to undo Obamacare, but it maybe short-lived.

Nepal

Hiker, stranded in Himalayas for 47 days, returns home

A Taiwanese hiker who was rescued after being stranded in the Himalayas for 47 days has returned home.

Earth News

Massage for the brain

At a recent dinner party, the host asked “Tell us about your latest dates.

USA

'Plastic bag' artificial womb could save premature babies

Scientists have developed a pouch that mimics the environment of the womb and the functions of the placenta.

Libya

Libya's only female body-builder prepares for Belorussian international competition

Fathia Al-Amamy is Libya's only female body-builder. She will represent her country in Belarus this summer in an international competition.

United Kingdom

Musician Elton John recovers from potentially deadly infection

British musician Elton John is resting at home after going down with a potentially deadly bacterial infection.

Hungary

A 360° visit to the horse hospital

Come and have an immersive experience in equine surgery...

World News

Link between mobile phone use and cancer 'dubious' - scientists

Doubts have been cast over whether mobile phone use can be linked to brain tumours.

Portugal

Death of Portuguese girl proves measles is still a killer

The death of a young Portuguese girl at the hands of measles has highlighted the danger to those who are not vaccinated against the disease, as it continues to spread across many parts of…

News

Egypt: 'World's heaviest woman' loses half her weight after surgery

Earlier in March this year, the Hindustan Times reported that Eman had been put on a liquid diet that contains proteins and dietary fibers leading to the loss of 100kg since she underwent surgery in F

USA

Former US President George H.W. Bush readmitted to hospital with second case of pneumonia

Former US President George H.

United Kingdom

Prince William and Lady Gaga join forces in mental health campaign

Britain’s Prince William and popstar Lady Gaga have joined forces to promote the importance of being open about mental health issues.

United Kingdom

Smart bandages will use 5G data to monitor wounds

Swansea University is trialling a new bandage that can pick up blood clotting or spot infections and send the information back to the patient’s doctor…

USA

Texas files anti-masturbation law in response to anti-abortion measures

A proposed bill that would make male masturbation a criminal offence has taken a step closer to being written into the statute books in Texas, USA.