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Overuse of antibiotics globally has raised concerns of resistance among the microbes to various drugs.

759 people infected as deadly Ebola virus threatens to spread beyond Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone

The World Health Organisation has said it is the worst ever outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

Over 50 scientists have sent a letter to WHO urging it not to control e-cigarettes

The $3bn acquisition of Beats has mystified most, but could the deal signal Apple's return to the musical spotlight?

Tehran says two sisters from Kerman province tested positive for coronavirus that killed more than 175 people.

World's fourth-largest oil consumer seeks to battle air pollution in its cities.

Study claims 75% of UK men will be obese or overweight by 2030.

Prescriptions of 'happy pills' increase by almost 25% in Britain, leading to concerns that doctors are handing out prescriptions too easily

Beijing has passed amendments that will go into effect on 1 January, 2015.

MRC Influenza expert explains the science behind battling flu pandemics.

Guinea and Liberia worst affected while other west African nations take preventive measures.

WHO officials are expected to visit the region to conduct more tests.

A look at the former prisoner turned human rights activist, now arrested by West Midlands counter terrorism police

Over 500 million Indians to benefit from initiative backed by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

An urgent implementation of efficient prevention strategies and not just treatment facilities is needed to curb cancer.

Number of cancer cases will rise 40%, mostly in Asia, Africa and South America.

Over 200 cases of H7N9 recorded in China after doctor dies from disease in Shanghai.

Vehicle sales race past 20 million in 2013 as smog throttles several Chinese cities.

Deir al-Zor, province left out of vaccination programme, contributed to the re-emergence of disease.

Profile of disgraced frontman who admitted to 11 sex offences including attempting to rape baby.

Post-dubstep artist wins ahead of David Bowie and arctic Monkeys to be named best album of 2013.

Literature survey shows third of people in UK cannot name author of Great Expectations.