Health & Science

Thursday, May 7th 2009 - 05:32 UTC
EU/US reach provisional deal on hormone-treated beef

United States and the European Union have reached a provisional deal to end a dispute over an EU ban on US hormone-treated beef. The move should prevent the US from implementing 116.8 million US dollars in new retaliatory duties on European products such as French cheese.
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - 13:06 UTC
Antarctic continental shelf survey could help predict sea-level rise

Motorway-sized troughs and channels carved into Antarctica's continental shelves by glaciers thousands of years ago could help scientists to predict future sea-level rise, according to a report in the May issue of the journal Geology.
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - 02:56 UTC
Mexico furious with countries restricting its imports alleging flu

Mexico says it has written to the World Trade Organization (WTO), demanding an explanation from countries which have restricted its imports over A/H1N1 flu.
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - 02:53 UTC
Magallanes Region stocked for the event of a flu pandemic

Punta Arenas in the extreme south Magallanes Region of Chile has received several lots of seasonal flu vaccines which will be available in clinics and health centres as of tomorrow Wednesday announced local sanitary authorities.
Tuesday, May 5th 2009 - 11:08 UTC
Mexico announces reopening of schools, gradually returns to normality

Mexican officials lowered the influenza A (H1N1) virus alert level in the capital on Monday and said they will allow universities, cafes, museums and libraries to reopen this week, even as the number of confirmed cases topped 1,200 worldwide.
Monday, May 4th 2009 - 08:56 UTC
Flu outbreak becomes excuse for trade and tourism restrictions

Three countries worst hit by the global swine flu outbreak have urged economic partners not to allow it to affect international trade. Agricultural ministers from Canada, Mexico and the US said the outbreak should not be used as a reason for unnecessary trade restrictions.
Sunday, May 3rd 2009 - 12:18 UTC
Private labs increase production of Tamiflu and Relenza

The World Health Organization has asked Roche Holding AG to deploy its so-called rapid response stockpiles of antiviral drug Tamiflu, the Swiss drug-maker said on Saturday.
Sunday, May 3rd 2009 - 12:13 UTC
Spread of flu is slowing down in Mexico reports WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the H1N1 flu virus continues to spread around the world, with the number of confirmed cases reaching 615, in 17 countries. WHO officials say they expect to raise their alert to the highest level but experts say the spread of the flu is slowing down in Mexico, where the outbreak started.
Sunday, May 3rd 2009 - 08:27 UTC
Who are the culprits? Swine herd in Canada exposed to human H1N1 virus

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) indicated Saturday that it has found H1N1 flu virus in a swine herd in Alberta. However the safety of the food supply is not affected and Canadian pork continues to be safe to eat, said CFIA in an official release.
Friday, May 1st 2009 - 13:05 UTC
New York City police incorporates 40 hybrid patrol cars

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly deployed on Thursday 40 marked and unmarked Nissan Altima hybrid patrol cars. The cars are part of the mayor's plan to slash city emissions by 30% by 2017.