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Killer virus identified by SA and USA scientists 12 October 2008, 17:23 GMT + 2 2 comments THE deadly virus which killed three South Africans and caused 121 others to be placed on a watch list has been identified.

THE deadly virus which killed three South Africans and caused 121 others to be placed on a watch list has been identified. Dr Lucille Blumberg of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases said today: “The causative agent of the disease… may be a rodent-born arenavirus related to the Lassa

China steps up health monitoring in flu season (Xinhua) China’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked the country’s monitoring hospitals to report influenza cases on a weekly basis in the six months from October as the the flu season begins.

China sets limits on melamine levels in milk products Wu Jiao China Daily Chinese authorities on Wednesday set standards for melamine levels in milk and associated food products to allay fears following a contaminated milk powder scandal.

14th enterovirus fatality reported for this year CNA TAIPEI, Taiwan –– The Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday the 14th fatality fr om enterovirus this year, confirming the death of an eight-month-old boy affected by enterovirus 71 (EV71), which can cause severe neurological damage.

Alarmed by a record rate of suicide in its ranks, the Army yesterday unveiled a unique prevention tool -- an interactive video to be mandatory viewing Army-wide -- in which soldiers will play the role of an anguished infantryman and make virtual choices that lead the character to get help or, in the...

Life expectancy continues to rise in the United States! Now, a child born in 2005 can expect to live until almost 78 years. This continues the rising trend of life expectancy in the United States over the past 50 years. Back in 1955, the life expectancy for Americans was only 69.6 years.

Flu shots, pregnancy and the unborn child by Jennifer Jordan Sep 27th 2008 3:02PM Newborns, Just for moms, Babies, Pregnancy & birth, Health & safety, Development, In the news, Playground bureau Hard to believe but it's already flu season again. Or, to be more accurate, it's really (hopefully) flu PREVENTION season.

(HealthDay News) -- With flu season fast approaching, U.S. health officials predicted Wednesday that this year's vaccine will be a better match for the circulating influenza strains than last year's vaccine proved to be. Not only do officials believe this year's vaccine will be more effective, they're saying that supplies will be plentiful, too.

Ms. Elizabeth MayLeader of the Green Party of CanadaDear Ms MayRe: Autism and the Green PartyI am the father of a 12 year old boy diagnosed with autistic disorder. The Center for Disease Control in the United States estimates that 1 in 150 children have, or will be diagnosed with, an autism spectrum disorder.