Physical and mechanical hazards aside, we would not immediately link our working environment with problems such as diabetes, cancer, or cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

Researchers have found that lowering the levels of cholesterol in the eye can halt the growth of blood vessels which cause age-related macular degeneration.

A new fixed-dose combination pill for HIV/Aids has been rolled out to public hospitals and clinics. About one million HIV-positive people are expected to receive the treatment over the next two years.

Making appropriate provisions to ensure that dependents are taken care of in the event of serious illness or loss of life is crucial.

Overweight young adults are much more likely to develop kidney disease by the time they are older, according to a new study.