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Tesla testing Bioweapon Defence Mode that can save drivers from a 'military-grade bio-attack'
Tesla's Bioweapon Defence Mode cleanses polluted air outside the car as well.
Darpa working on vaccines that can adapt to take on fast-changing viruses
Darpa has launched a programme that aims to create vaccines that can adapt to fight constantly changing viruses.
World Health Day 2016: Why the World Health Organization is focusing on diabetes this year
WHO estimates that about 422 million people live with diabetes – a figure that has almost quadrupled since 1980.
Ebola: Liberian authorities call for calm after woman dies in new outbreak
The Liberian health ministry has insisted it is prepared to contain any new flare-up
Ebola Virus resurfaces in Guinea, fourth infected person dies
Guinea records fresh cases of Ebola, but WHO says epidemic is unlikely.
UK: Chemical found in condoms and babies dummies 'probably causes cancer' says WHO
MBT has been found to raise the risk of cancer in animals, with WHO stating there is a strong possibility it is also harmful to people.
Zika virus: WHO says vaccine at least 18 months away from large-scale trials
Fifteen companies have potential vaccines, according to the World Health Organization.
Zika virus: China confirms first case of infection in man returning from Venezuela
Zika virus: WHO cautions against linking virus with deadly Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Zika virus: WHO warns of potential vulnerabilities in Africa and Asia
WHO also said the microcephaly-causing disease could have potentially devastating effects for families.
WHO wants movies that show smoking scenes to be rated 'adults only'
On-screen smoking accounts for 37% of all new adolescent smokers.
Zika outbreak: World Health Organization declares global emergency
Zika 'constitutes a public health emergency of international concern' said WHO chief Dr Margaret Chan.
Zika virus: University of Texas scientists warn vaccine for disease may be a decade away
Two cases have emerged raising questions about possible transmission through sex.
Zika virus: WHO must act urgently after being 'caught off guard' by emerging pandemic
"It would be unconscionable if a lack of preparedness resulted in congenital abnormalities in newborns."
Ebola: Second death reported in Sierra Leone within a week of WHO declaration
More than 100 people who came in contact with the victims are currently being assessed.
Air pollution is a global public health emergency with dire consequences for society says WHO
Only one in eight people live in cities that meet WHO air pollution standards.
Sierra Leone boy 'dies from Ebola' hours after WHO declared West Africa free of the disease
Health ministry spokesman says the boy had tested positive for the disease.
Liberia declared Ebola-free but World Health Organization warns 'the job is not done'
The milestone signals an apparent end to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
Colombia: Cop saves abandoned newborn by breastfeeding her until the ambulance arrives
The child is thought to have been suffering from malnourishment and hypothermia.
Ebola: New aggressive guidelines set for treating infected children
Researchers used their own experience and WHO reports to make new protocols for treating children with Ebola.
Guinea is Ebola-free says WHO
More than 2,500 people perished to the disease over two years in Guinea.
Mexico becomes first country to approve Sanofi's dengue vaccine
Dengvaxia still is barred for use by children under nine, a demographic most at risk from the mosquito-borne disease.
British American Tobacco accused of paying bribes in Africa
Civil servants and senior politicians were paid off, according to ex-employees and court documents.
World Aids Day 2015: What is the theme for this year's campaign?
The theme of World AIDS Day 2015 is: Getting to zero; End AIDS by 2030.
WHO: New HIV cases rise to highest level in Europe
European Region recorded over 142,000 new HIV infections, the highest number ever
Antibiotic resistance: WHO reveals woeful misconceptions about global health crisis
Survey shows 64% of people believe antibiotics can treat colds and the flu.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: What is antibiotic resistance?
At least 23,000 deaths a year are caused by resistance to antibiotics
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: Why resistance matters and what you can do to help
PHE's Diane Ashiru-Oredope talks about the first ever World Antibiotic Awareness Week.
Cooking the books: When that sensational new cancer research finding isn't all it seems
There has been a recent explosion of reports linking fried foods to cancer.
WHO declares Sierra Leone Ebola-free
Thousands of people celebrate the WHO announcement in Sierra Leone capital Freetown.
India: Severe warning issued for pollution levels in Delhi as temperatures start dropping
The Indian capital has been ranked as the world's most polluted city by WHO.