With cases of HIV up 3,147 percent in the last 10 years, it is fair to say the Philippines is in the grip of an epidemic.

Public health agencies and the Catholic Church are caught in a moral battle as HIV infection rates continue to rise. Family members of the deceased, who frequently fail to get tested, are left only with questions.

Taiwan has staved off pestilence and become a regional model in disease control thanks to the contributions of a motley crew of medical heroes.

The low-quality vaccines have not been shown to harm anyone, but citizens are outraged as another scandal has rocked China's pharmaceutical companies. And internet censors are out in full force.

China presents a unique opportunity to measure the long-term effects of air pollution on life expectancy.

Up to 92 million people are vulnerable to potentially fatal venomous snakebites, many in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan countries.

Behind a furor over gender inequity in the state disability scheme lies government profiteering.

Dip into a mouthwatering smorgasbord of Taiwanese meat dishes and their histories.

A look at disease transmission from the Spanish Flu to SARS.

Simple measures can make a world of difference to the lives of thousands of workers aboard Taiwan's deep-sea fishing fleet.

Australia's northern neighbor's economy is burdened by heavy tobacco use.

Despite systemic issues, women are outpacing men in China's football arena.

Data and technology is transforming epidemiology, but the field still has many unanswered ethical questions.