From the Life Extension Foundation News, a look at current and near term efforts in Alzheimer's research. "Today, the only treatments for Alzheimer's are drugs that slow the symptoms. And by the time typical symptoms like memory loss begin to

Aids has reduced life expectancy in Kenya by 11 years - from 60 years to 49 years, according to estimates from a census bureau.

The Roll Back Malaria Partnership, grouping governments, businesses and celebrities from around the world, has made unprecedented strides in reducing the spread of malaria in Africa by promoting the manufacture on the continent of anti-malarial medicines and millions of insecticide-treated

After an absence of more than 10 years, the Today Sponge contraceptive has been cleared for return to the U.S. market.

Men and women tend to see their sex's health differently, say Scottish researchers.

Uganda is among the 15 HIV/Aids hit countries which will benefit from the United States Global Health Services initiative to combat the scourge.