Nigeria is to adopt the new technology for the prevention of HIV transmission, especially among discordant couples.

Regulations that call for the blacklisting of manufacturers of unsafe medication will go into effect in October.

A British study said that scientists have found a way to replace the fat content in chocolate with fruit juice while maintaining the "mouth-feel".

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is conducting research into a new drug-free treatment helping alcohol-dependent people.

Chronic diseases will experience rapid development in China, as the number of patients is expected to triple or even quadruple in the coming two decades.

India announced that the country had witnessed a sharp decline in the number of new HIV cases -- a 56 percent drop -- in the past 10 years.

Seven cases of cutaneous anthrax have been confirmed in northeast China's Liaoning province.

A 37-year Indonesian man has died of avian influenza in Yogyakarta province of Indonesia, bringing the total fatality to 9 this year.

The Indonesian Health Ministry has started testing bus drivers for drug and alcohol use and general fitness.