World Health Organisation (WHO)
China overtakes US for healthy lifespan: WHO data
Meanwhile U.S. life expectancy is falling.
India steps up hunt for origin of mysterious brain-damaging Nipah virus
Infectious disease outbreaks can be a challenge in India
Working Indian population at growing risk of osteoarthritis
Here's how it develops.
Married couples share the risk of diabetes: Study
A man, whose wife had a BMI of 30, had a 21 per cent higher risk of developing diabetes than men whose wives had a BMI of 25.
World faces 'staggering' obesity challenge: Study
These numbers underline the staggering challenge the world will face in the future in terms of numbers of people who are obese.
10 die in India outbreak of brain-damaging virus, spurring rush to hospitals
The rare virus is spread by fruit bats.
Ozone exposure associated with higher risk of childhood asthma
Studies have shown that ozone depletes antioxidant activity and increases indications of inflammation in the respiratory tract fluid lining.
Alcohol, tobacco are biggest threat to human welfare
In contrast, researchers say use of illicit drugs was far less common.
Mass vaccinations can't prevent Ebola outbreaks
Here is what a new study has found.
Eat less saturated, trans fats to curb heart disease: WHO
Saturated fat is found in foods from animal sources such as butter.