World's first full-face transplant

The world's first full face transplant appears in public, and thanks his doctors. more »

Health
Published: 28/07/2010

China's fattest man hospitalized

China's fattest man hospitalized China's fattest man, weighing 230 kg or 507 pounds, is hospitalised after being diagnosed with heart problems and kidney failure. more »

Health
Published: 02/06/2010

Anti-smoker on one-man crusade

A Chinese anti-smoking activist is on a one-man mission to eradicate smoking - one smoker at a time. more »

Health
Published: 31/05/2010

Tiger cub gets eye surgery

A five-month old Siberian tiger with cataracts in both eyes becomes China's youngest animal to undergo surgery. more »

Health
Published: 27/05/2010

Germany receives final warning to comply with EU rules on well established medicinal use

The Commission has taken further steps against Germany for incorrectly applying EU rules on well established medicinal use when authorising medicinal products pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC. more »

Health
Published: 05/05/2010

World Bank Provides US$118 Million to Improve Health Systems in Tamil Nadu, India

Theold Bank today approved a US$$117.70 million IDA credit to India, designed to improve quality of and access to health services in the state of Tamil Nadu. more »

Health
Published: 30/04/2010

Foot-and-mouth outbreak near Seoul

Livestock at a farm outside of Seoul show symptoms of the highly contagious disease. more »

Health
Published: 23/04/2010

EU-wide breast cancer screening for women

A written declaration calling for EU-wide breast cancer screening for women, initiated by MEP Liz Lynne (ALDE, UK) had been signed by sufficient MEPs to qualify as having been endorsed by Parliament, announced the President, thanking those who had signed. more »

Health
Published: 20/04/2010

Commission announces a further €21 million for tackling breast and kidney cancer

The European Commission has earmarked €21 million for two new research projects on cancer, as part of an international research effort coordinated since 2007 by the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC). more »

Health
Published: 16/04/2010

Tackling health inequalities should be a priority

To mark World Health Day, WHO is launching a global campaign to raise awareness of the impact of increasing urbanization on the health and lifestyles of people around the globe. more »

Health
Published: 07/04/2010

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