Medicine on the Frontline
27/05/2012 - HEALTH

Medicine on the Frontline

Doctors who risk their lives to save other people’s, scientists working on growing blood in a lab and researchers aiming to erase traumatic war memories – it’s all in this week’s Health show.
Globesity: Weighing up the options
13/05/2012 - HEALTH

Globesity: Weighing up the options

The French might be renowned for their slim figures, but in reality, France is catching up with the United States. One in two adults is overweight and the situation in France now resembles that of the US twenty years ago. We weigh up efforts to beat globesity – a new term that describes the growing global health problem.
US panel endorses drug to halt HIV transmission
11/05/2012 - HEALTH

US panel endorses drug to halt HIV transmission

A panel of US health experts has recommended the federal approval of Truvada, the first drug shown to prevent HIV transmission. A decision is expected by June 15. Truvada is already marketed as a treatment for those infected with HIV.
A combat worth fighting for
29/04/2012 - HEALTH

A combat worth fighting for

With less than 100 days until the Olympics kick off in London, we take a look at the health consequences of some of the combat sports that will be featuring in the Games.
Judge delays tax trial of former PM Tymoshenko
28/04/2012 - UKRAINE

Judge delays tax trial of former PM Tymoshenko

The tax evasion trial of Ukraine's former PM Yulia Tymoshenko, imprisoned on separate charges critics say were politically motivated, was postponed on Saturday until May 21. Tymoshenko had asked for a trial delay due to health reasons.
Afghanistan: French troops hand over base, but stay for training
21/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Afghanistan: French troops hand over base, but stay for training

How can NATO hand over control of security to Afghan forces? As troop withdrawal is debated, we look at how French soldiers near Kabul are staying on to train their Afghan colleagues. Next, we discover a battle for power and prestige among Asia's economic giants as India's missile test launch highlights rivalries.
Alcoholism: the curse of the craving
15/04/2012 - HEALTH

Alcoholism: the curse of the craving

When does a "harmless" drink before dinner become a "harmful" addiction? This week we take a closer look at the curse of alcoholism and efforts to curb its impact.
Fulvio Mavilio, Scientific Director of Genethon
14/04/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Fulvio Mavilio, Scientific Director of Genethon

Mairead Dundas speaks to Fulvio Mavilio, Scientific Director of Genethon. They discuss groundbreaking gene therapy research and the future of medicine.
President unconscious after heart attack
05/04/2012 - Malawi

President unconscious after heart attack

Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika was unconscious in hospital Thursday after suffering a heart attack. The 78-year-old vowed two weeks ago that he would govern until his term ends in 2014, despite demands for his resignation.
Allergy Alert
01/04/2012 - HEALTH

Allergy Alert

Allergies come in all shapes and sizes. Some of us sneeze constantly in the presence of cats, others can’t stomach peanuts. This week we check out a new hayfever treatment, allergy-free peanuts and illegal, allergy-inducing henna.
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