Two more bird flu cases in Indonesia

Two more Indonesians have been confirmed as infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus. >>

Green tea blocks HIV

An antioxidant in green tea may block HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from attaching to an important molecule on immune system cells. The finding, however, is based on lab tests done on human blood cells, not people. >>

Five drinks contain cancer-causing Benzene

FDA tested more than 100 soft drinks and other beverages and found five containing cancer-causing Benzene. The five drinks were Safeway Select Diet Orange, Crush Pineapple, AquaCal Strawberry Flavored Water Beverage, Crystal Light Sunrise Classic Orange and Giant Light Cranberry Juice Cocktail. >>

Sperm donor passes on rare disease to 5 kids

A Michigan sperm donor has passed a rare and serious genetic disease called neutropenia to five children born to four couples. These children, as a result, are highly vulnerable to infections and prone to leukemia.

The disease is very rare, affecting only about one in five million children. Without treatment, many die in childhood. >>

Indian doctors’ protest against affirmative action enters day six

Thousands of hospital patients across India's Lucknow went without treatment on Friday, as a strike by doctors and medical students to protest an affirmative action program for lower caste students entered day six. >>