Three different ways of designing a vaccine have been shown to be completely protective against the Zika virus.

US government researchers say they have begun their first clinical trial of a Zika vaccine while the Obama administration told lawmakers funds to fight the virus would run out in the coming weeks due to congressional inaction.

From saltwater and freshwater fish to deep water shellfish, seafood is a beloved delicacy. Seafood is nutrient-rich, serves as a good

A new class of antibiotics has been discovered by analysing the bacterial warfare taking place up people's noses, scientists report. Tests

The latest WHO and UNICEF data on global immunisation coverage show that 86% of the world’s children received the required 3 doses of

If you have been sidelined by a sore back, you are not alone. Four out of five people experience back pain at some point, making it the

Breast milk ensures a child’s right to survive, develop, participate and be protected. Promoting breastfeeding is essential, because it

National Liver Foundation of Bangladesh launches a first-ever mobile app targeting almost 300 million Bengali-speaking people across the world to create awareness about the fatal diseases--Hepatitis B and C.

A baby has died and another is in critical condition after both were administered "laughing gas" instead of oxygen at a hospital in Sydney.

When it comes to height, Dutch men and Latvian women tower over all other nationalities, a new study confirms.

A woman in Spain infected with the Zika virus gives birth to a baby with the brain disease microcephaly, thought to be the first such birth in Europe.

Canadian scientists have developed a promising vaccine prototype against chlamydia, a study in mice suggests. Research,

If you would like to make your diet healthier by adding more vegetables to your meals, cucumbers are a great choice. Here is a

Ahead of World Hepatitis Day, 28 July 2016, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to take rapid action to

Are you someone who struggles with good sleep? If you have problems with sleep or know someone who does, this article may be helpful.

Sometimes, we are very much concerned about the intake of vitamins and minerals, especially about out kids — whether they

The smell from a live chicken can help protect against malaria, researchers find.

A mother in the United States has given birth to three sets of fraternal twins in a little over two years. Danesha Couch, 20, from Kansas City, gave birth to daughters Darla and Delanie on 17 June - just 26 months after her first set of twins were born.

Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money because most mothers-to-be do not need them, according to researchers.

Honey is one of the oldest sweeteners on earth. Lucky for us, it also has many health benefits and uses. Read on for health benefits and uses for this golden sweetener.