The struggle against Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a contagious, viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver.

Whooping cough spreads in SAD 54

SKOWHEGAN — What began as two confirmed cases of whooping cough 10 days ago at the high school and one involving a 7-year-old has spiked to as many as 13 cases districtwide, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

OJSC Pharmstandard - 2011 audited Financial Results and 1Q2012 Sales

 JSC Pharmstandard reports 2011 audited Financial Results and 1Q 2012 Sales Results Moscow, 27 April, 2012 - JSC Pharmstandard (LSE: PHST IL, RTS: PHST RU) reports 2011 audited Financial Results in compliance ...

Lao Expert Blames Chinese Dams

(RFA) In a rare criticism, a Lao government expert has blamed dams in China for the latest drop in the Mekong River levels, saying it is impacting navigation along the key Southeast Asian artery and destroying fishing resources.

Reusable grocery bags linked to norovirus outbreak

For the environmentally conscious, reusable grocery bags are gaining in popularity -- but they can be breeding grounds for nasty viruses and bacteria.