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Health Buzz: New Superbug Could Make Worldwide DebutU.S. News & World ReportA new gene that can morph any bacterium into an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" has appeared in British hospitals, and scientists fear it ...and more »...

The GuardianHealth Buzz: Don't Postpone Pregnancy After MiscarriageU.S. News & World ReportIf at first you don't succeed, it may be best to try again soon. Women who get pregnant within six months of a miscarriage are more likely to have a healthy...

BBC NewsDoctors protest Quebec Health Minister's stance on asbestos tradeMesothelioma Resource Center (press release)When inhaled, asbestos fibers can become embedded in the lining of the lungs, causing diseases like malignant mesothelioma. According ...

The HinduClinton, Gates: Fight AIDS more efficientlyThe Associated PressVIENNA — Two heavy hitters on the world health stage — Bill Clinton and Bill Gates — called Monday for a more efficient fight worldwide against the AIDS virus. In separate speeches at...

This September, Bangladesh is expected to stand out as the "development star" when countries meet at the United Nations in New York to reaffirm their commitments to the UN's Millennium Development Goals. The 2015 deadline is looming on the goals,...