Health News Blog

Mexico to start China flu airlift

A charter flight is on its way to China to pick up dozens of Mexicans quarantined over fears of swine flu.

The widespread practice of using zinc and copper supplements to treat diarrhoea may not be effective, research suggests.

The mayor of a Brazilian town provokes complaints after he installs cameras in a health centre to monitor service.

An Australian teenager is given permission to have both breasts surgically removed so she more closely resembles a boy.

Colon trouble: Not able to ’stray too far from the loo’