Health & Science

Saturday, July 29th 2017 - 14:16 UTC
Uruguay reports two outbreaks of PRRS at two pig farms

Uruguay's veterinary authorities have reported two outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) at two pig farms, one based in Salto and the other in Canelones. An immediate notification was sent to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on 20 July.
Friday, July 28th 2017 - 06:04 UTC
World Hepatitis Day: 325 million affected; annual deaths exceed those linked to HIV

New World Health Organization, WHO, data from 28 countries - representing approximately 70% of the global hepatitis burden - indicate that efforts to eliminate hepatitis are gaining momentum. Published to coincide with World Hepatitis Day, the data reveal that nearly all 28 countries have established high-level national hepatitis elimination committees and more than half have allocated dedicated funding for hepatitis responses.
Thursday, July 20th 2017 - 20:43 UTC
Chile closer to legalizing abortion in special cases

Chilean lawmakers took a major step toward legalizing abortion in some cases on Wednesday, a dramatic development in one of Latin America’s most traditionally conservative countries. In a marathon session lasting well past midnight, the Senate voted to allow abortions when a mother’s life is in danger, when the fetus is not viable, and in cases of rape.
Thursday, July 20th 2017 - 17:04 UTC
England targeting a “smoke-free generation” by 2022

England can become “smoke free”, ministers have said, as they announced plans to cut the number of smokers. Unveiling its new Tobacco Control Plan, the UK Government set out a range of targets aimed at adult smokers, teenagers and pregnant women.
Wednesday, July 19th 2017 - 15:10 UTC
World Medical Association urges Venezuela to immediately address health situation

The World Medical Association has urged the Venezuelan Government to take immediate action to resolve the country's serious health crisis, which it says has led to increased morbidity, mortality and malnutrition among infants.
Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 05:11 UTC
Mercosur farmers will continue to vaccinate against foot and mouth disease

Mercosur Federation of Rural Associations consider inconvenient that the region should cease to vaccinate cattle against foot and mouth disease.
Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 05:01 UTC
FMD outbreak in Colombia under control but origin remains inconclusive

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reports that no further outbreaks of foot and mouth disease have been reported in Colombia, however, the investigation is ongoing.
Tuesday, July 11th 2017 - 19:44 UTC
Philip Morris ordered to pay Australia millions after losing packaging lawsuit

Tobacco giant Philip Morris has been ordered to pay the Australian government millions of dollars after unsuccessfully suing the nation over its world-first plain-packaging laws.
Friday, July 7th 2017 - 17:22 UTC
WHO warns about the spread of gonorrhea, and failure of antibiotics

Oral sex is producing dangerous gonorrhea and a decline in condom use is helping it to spread, the World Health Organization says. It is warning that if you contract gonorrhea, it is now much harder to treat and in some cases impossible.
Friday, July 7th 2017 - 03:32 UTC
Face of the woman who ruled Peru 1,700 Years ago revealed

The face of the Lady of Cao, considered to be a queen who ruled northern Peru 1,700 years ago, was revealed on Tuesday thanks to 3D technology developed by private companies, as was a replica of her mummified body, appearing just as it was found in 2005 at the El Brujo archaeological complex.