The Afghan government says the country needs 3.3 million doses of H1N1 vaccine after the country reported its first death from swine flu.

Sensecam, a small, wearable camera that captures images automatically, could change the way Alzheimer's patients are treated, experts say.

The X-ray machine has been named the most important scientific invention, in a poll marking the centenary of the Science Museum in London.

Boost your immune system with lean protein and good fats. That means filling up your plate with lean protein, including chicken, fish, fat-free dairy products and liquid oils.

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