The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a city, the World Health Organization said Thursday. Short videographic on the Ebola virus.
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Carbon monoxide is sometimes referred to as a “silent killer”. Difficult to detect without an alarm, this colourless and odourless gas is both toxic and asphyxiating. In extreme cases it can kill within minutes.
Biologists say they have devised a new weapon against malaria by genetically engineering mosquitoes to produce mostly male offspring, with the hope of eventually wiping out the vectors of the killer disease.
Videographic explaining hamstring injuries, a common problem for footballers. Part of an AFP series of videographics for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Videographic explaining various types of knee injuries, one of the most common football injuries. Portuguese star striker Cristiano Ronaldo managed to play against Germany on Monday despite suffering from knee problems recently.
Videographic explaining ankle sprains, one of the most common football injuries. Part of a series of videographics for the 2014 football World Cup in Brazil which begins next month.