Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Germany says virus vaccine research not for sale

Germany's foreign minister said Monday the rights to coronavirus vaccine research were not for sale, following reports Donald Trump wanted the US to buy exclusive access to a potential vaccine developed by a German biotech ...

Surgery

'World's heaviest woman' dies in Abu Dhabi hospital

An Egyptian believed to be the world's heaviest woman died Monday of heart and kidney failure at an Abu Dhabi hospital, following months of treatment to help her lose weight and one day walk again.

Overweight & Obesity

'World's heaviest woman' to fly to India for surgery

An Egyptian believed to be the world's heaviest woman will fly to India for weight reduction surgery Saturday after intervention from the country's foreign minister ensured her a visa.

Other

France to lift ban on gay men giving blood

France said Wednesday it will lift a ban on gay men giving blood, but only if they abstain from sex in the months beforehand—an exclusion denounced as discriminatory by rights groups.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Australia gives $104 million to fighting malaria

(AP)—Australia will spend more than 100 million Australian dollars ($104 million) over the next four years to help reduce deaths from malaria in the Asia-Pacific region.

Health

EU health chief resigns in corruption scandal

(AP)—The European Union's health commissioner resigned Tuesday over corruption allegations involving tobacco laws but has denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to clear his name.

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