Two news cases of "mad cow" disease have surfaced in France, bringing the number of cases discovered in the country so far this year to

The Food and Drug Administration in Thailand plans to divide herbal drugs into four groups based on their production process so as to facilitate their registration. However, manufacturers have

In a major breakthrough, scientists have developed a genetically engineered maize strain capable of secreting human anti-bodies against cancer. According to a report published in the science journal,

There is a growing concern in Britain over clinical trials of a plant-based drug called galanthamine hydrobromide, now being tested to see whether it can help people suffering from chronic fatigue

India, all of a sudden, has become infected with multiple sub-types of Human Immuno Deficiency Virys (HIV) . This is alarming news because distinct sub-type can fuse and create a new tyupe of virus.

After the stunning success of the male impotency pill Viagra, the pharmaceuticals industry is stepping up its efforts to help women with sex problems. At least six companies in the USA are

The Bhutan government has banned the sale of mustard oil imported from India. Bhutan imports more than 4 million kg of cooking medium from India every year out of which more than 2 million kg is

Bangladesh Medical Research Council has been awarded the prestigious WHO prize for its contribution to promotion of primary health care in

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set up a working group to look into the issues related to the use of genetically engineered foods and other products, the WHO Director-General, Dr. Gro Harlem

A research initiative to understand the normal process of ageing-as opposed to diseases such as Alzheimer's -was launched at the British Association meeting being held in Cardiff. The government's