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UN, aid groups warn of ‘starvation and death’ in Yemen

GENEVA — The United Nations and more than 20 humanitarian groups are decrying a decision by a Saudi-led military coalition …

Children’s obesity rates in rich countries may have peaked

LONDON — New research published Tuesday finds that while the obesity rate among children in rich countries may have peaked, …

Lab made “mini organs” helping doctors treat cystic fibrosis

UTRECHT, Netherlands — Els van der Heijden, who has cystic fibrosis, was finding it ever harder to breathe as her …

Blowing smoke? E cigarettes might help smokers quit

People who used e-cigarettes were more likely to kick the habit than those who didn’t, a new study found. Nicotine …

London fire may have destroyed DNA needed to ID victims

LONDON—The devastating fire that struck a high-rise tower in London may have been so powerful that it destroyed much of …

Life expectancy to keep rising; S. Korean women could hit 91

LONDON –While most people born in rich countries will live longer by 2030  – with women in South Korea projected …

How a patient’s ‘crazy’ request for a new womb made history

STOCKHOLM—When the young Australian cervical cancer patient learned she had to lose her womb in order to survive, she proposed …

UN: Zika remains global emergency, virus still spreading

GENEVA – The World Health Organization says the outbreak of Zika remains an international health emergency and that while the …

Feeling like a Grinch? At least it won’t shorten your life

LONDON – There’s good news for grumpy women: Being happy apparently has no effect on how long you might live. …

Doctors Without Borders: Snakebite anti venom to soon run out, leaving thousands at risk

LONDON — Doctors Without Borders says the world will run out of one of the most effective treatments for snakebites …

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