A drug typically used to treat AIDS-triggered lung infections possibly provides a new method for the control and elimination of HIV.

New Zealand food safety authorities began recalling packages of ready-to-eat meat after an outbreak of listeria.

Globally, the number of people newly infected with HIV as well as HIV/AIDS related deaths has been declining steadily over the past decade.

The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise for chronic weight management.

Cambodia reported 15,597 dengue fever cases in the first six months of this year, a 239 percent rise from 4,604 cases at the same period last year.

The Philippine government said Wednesday that so far there was no confirmed case of deadly Enterovirus-71 (EV-71) in the country.

Cambodia closed all kindergartens and primary schools across the country on Wednesday in fear of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).

The first-ever daily pill to help prevent HIV infection was approved on Monday by US regulators for healthy adults who are at risk of getting the virus that causes AIDS.

The fight against obesity will be a major investment trend for the next 25-50 years.