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SARS has gained notoriety again after several years, so know the facts.

What started out as a fatality from pneumonia in 2002 in southern China, led to a pandemic and death in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam and Canada.

Researchers have presented evidence that scientists who have long thought that bird flu survivors may hold the key to treating and preventing H5N1 are on the right track.

Danny Boyle's poignant and shocking 28 Days Later is a zombie movie you should see and this is why.

Covering eight hectares of prime real estate in the centre of the city, Hong Kong Park offers a welcome respite from the urban hurly-burly.

The 3rd edition of the Luminato festival will soon takeover many areas of the Toronto landscape and is a true indicator of how hot The Toronto summer scene gets.

NNVC is a development stage company that is creating special purpose nanomaterials for anti-viral therapy that may hold the cure for Influenza, Bird Flu, HIV and AIDS.

Daniel Kalla, a Canadian native, is an emergency room physician and fiction writer. Kalla was member of the regional SARS Response Taskforce.

The Blue Man Group has been a hit everywhere. So what happened in Toronto?

MRSA and mutant strains have doctors worried about the latest drug-resistant superbugs. But unlike drugs, essential oils remain effective against viruses and bacteria.

Is the H1N1 influenza something we should fear, if SARS and bird flu didn't turn into pandemics, either? Is there anything we can or should do to increase our safety?

Going back to school means new clothes and fun supplies. It also means exposure to all kinds of germs. Protect your kids with a few helpful tips to staying healthy.

Medical detective geneticist Dr Stephen O'Brien is on a quest to discover why some humans are immune to killer diseases including the Bubonic Plague.

The idea of generation of electricity from batteries powered by viruses might seem a little bit far-fetched, akin to what people read in science fiction.

As the world worries about avian flu, they need only look to the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic to see how bad things can get.

Kalla's books have been translated into ten languages. "Pandemic" & "Resistance" have been optioned for feature films. Kalla is often dubbed 'the next Michael Crichton.'

In honor of the real-life 2009 swine flu pandemic outbreak, here are 5 of the best fictional films and novels about viral epidemics.

Auditor General Shelia Fraser says the federal government's plan for emergency preparedness is unclear. Her recent report stressed weaknesses and suggested alternatives

On World Environment Day 2008, the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking launched its global intiative that features public service announcements by Harrison Ford.

Universities in Canada, addressing urgent societal needs for education about public health issues, are expanding to offer masters of public health degree programs.

The European Union is on the verge of beginning a process that eventually could lead to restrictions on travel to and from the U.S.

Travel source markets and destinations are suffering a slump in the tourism industry. Here is what's happening globally and how travel is still possible.

From Oil of Oregano to Cordelia Coyle's allergy relief tips and recipe, you can breathe easier this spring!

Blue Mountain Pottery was in business from 1947 to 2004 and created many unique and one of a kind decorative sculptures.

Known by many names including The Plague, The Black Death and The Pestilence, the pneumonic and bubonic plague decimated communities for hundreds of years.

Synthesizers, the arrival of Raï, and an older, boozier Serge Gainsbourg all marked the French pop scene in the '80s.

Infectious diseases can cause serious illness, and, in some cases, death. The fundamentals of hand washing can keep you and your loved ones and safe.

Simply covering your mouth when you cough is an important habit you can start doing to help fight germs and prevent the spread of infection.

The BBC's keenly awaited remake of Survivors, the classic TV drama in which society collapses after a super-virus wipes most of the population, is a ratings hit.

This wild outbreak of influenza spread to almost every part of the world and millions of people lost their lives from this contagious disease.

Swine Flu is hogging the headlines these days, and it's important to stay inforned about this disease that the World Health Organization (WHO) calls a potential pandemic.

Tips and advice for first-time travelers to Cancun, including pre-trip planning and customs and manners while there, with the Canadian traveler in mind.

Pandemic disease isn't automatic cause for worldwide panic. Learn what a pandemic really is, plus review real-life historical outbreaks and take a look at them today.

The Center for Disease Control has come out with specific recommendations regarding how and when to wear the N95 respirators and masks.

Yao Ming represents everything China strives for. He is strong, moral and larger than life. China has found the perfect front man for their push toward world leadership.

Some 50% to 60% of people are reluctant to take the "pig flu" vaccine. Reasons are the apparent lack of testing, concerns about safety and effectiveness, and more.

Brown Sugar remains the British music group's most requested hit single from the 70s followed by Jumpin' Jack Flash from the late 60s and Start Me Up from 1982.

Silver is being promoted as an environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical-based disinfectants, but research has yet to determine its impact on the environment.

An alphabetical listing of Victoria Anisman-Reiner's Natural Medicine articles, from "Acid-Alkali pH balance" to "Wolfberries."

Herbal medicine works on flu in two ways: by building the immune system, and using antiviral herbs. This article looks at the most important antiviral herbs.

A leading natural health doctor suggests prevention and bolstering your immune system is safer than taking Tamiflu or other influenza drugs and medications.