Scandal over 'schizophrenic' Mandela signerThe South African government admitted Thursday it made a "mistake" in choosing a sign language interpreter for Nelson Mandela's memorial who was later exposed as a fake by experts, and who claimed to be schizophrenic.
13 December 2013
'Time to die,' German clock told hospital patientDoctors at a British hospital were startled when an upset patient told them that the clock in his ward had announced his time was up, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) reported on Thursday.
13 December 2013
Walk this way, says China's heavy metal shoe makerA Chinese factory worker says walking in huge iron shoes weighing more than 200 kilograms each can cure back pain, but faces hefty competition in his bid to build the country's heaviest footwear.
10 December 2013
Qantas steward with Parkinson's to sue over pesticide linkA former Qantas steward who believes he developed Parkinson's disease after repeated exposure to government-mandated pesticides sprayed in the cabin plans to sue Canberra, his lawyer said Monday.
Air pollution in Europe kills even at guideline levelsEuropeans with long-term exposure to particulate pollution from road traffic or industry run a higher risk of premature death, even if air quality meets EU standards, a study said on Monday.
09 December 2013
Cancer drug Xeloda linked to severe skin reactions: officialA drug used to treat advanced breast and colorectal cancers has been linked to sometimes fatal skin reactions in patients, its Swiss manufacturer and Canadian health officials said Wednesday.
05 December 2013
Bolshoi dancer gets six years for acid attackA Russian court on Tuesday sentenced a Bolshoi dancer to six years in a penal colony for masterminding an acid attack that nearly blinded the famed company's artistic director.
N. Korea produces more food, but malnutrition persists: UNNorth Korea has increased food production for a third straight year, but malnutrition remains widespread, UN agencies say, voicing particular concern over stunting in children.
Belgium close to agreeing euthanasia for childrenEleven years after making euthanasia legal for adults, Belgium came a step closer to extending mercy-killing to terminally-ill children Wednesday after an intense public debate on the ethical issues at stake.
29 November 2013
Captain America shield tops US danger toy listConsumer activists Tuesday cited a Captain America shield that contains 29 times more lead than allowed by law as one of the most dangerous toys of 2013.
27 November 2013
US lifts restrictions on anti-diabetes drug AvandiaUS authorities on Monday lifted restrictions on the prescription of diabetes drug Avandia after a new study indicated it did not carry an elevated risk of heart attacks.
Hugh Jackman reveals treated for skin cancerAustralian actor Hugh Jackman revealed Thursday that he had been treated for skin cancer, posting a picture of himself with a plaster on his nose.
22 November 2013
Recessions linked to cognitive decline in later lifePeople who go through an economic recession at the peak of their working life suffer a risk of cognitive decline in later years, a study suggested on Wednesday.
Toxic mafia dumps sow panic in Italy 'Triangle of Death'Anger is boiling over near Naples after revelations about toxic mafia dumps blamed for rising cancer rates that have prompted accusations the state is ignoring a vast public health crisis.
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