Australian researchers have made a major discovery in the fight against AIDS, with the development of a novel, simple and safe technique for boosting the body's immune response to deadly viruses like HIV, which is even effective against drug resistant

Almost four years ago, the American Institute for Cancer Research devised its vision of "the new American plate." Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans - not the typical hefty portions of animal protein and mashed potatoes with a spoonful of

Scientists have given us another reason to eat carrots - a compound found in the popular root vegetable has been found to have an effect on the development of cancer. A team of researchers, from the University of Newcastle upon

In the winter, freshly picked vegetables from local gardens are but a memory, yet salads need not go by the wayside - they may require just a little makeover. Toss in roasted nuts or beans for added protein and to

Oranges rich in vitamin C offer another important yet lesser-known nutritional bonus: citrus limonoids. In laboratory tests with animals and with human cells, citrus limonoids have been shown to help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and

Botswana is estimated to have lost US$37 million (P163 million) in export revenue following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the country in 2002.

Gabz FM radio station is yet to determine how much money it has collected to help Boipelo Malete, a 12-year-old girl from Kanye in need of a liver and kidney transplant.

Northern Uganda has the highest rate of HIV infection in the country, the Director General of the Uganda Aids Commission, Dr Kihumuro Apuuli, has said.

No child in Uganda has contracted polio in the last eight years, the health state minister has said.

Mbale Regional Referral Hospital needs major renovations and modern equipment for effective delivery of services.