Flu & Viruses

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31/05/2016 - Neurologists warn on Zika threat to Europe
The Rio Olympics this summer will pose a "special epidemiological risk" to Europe because of the Zika virus, neurologists have warned. More

24/05/2016 - How heart failure patients benefit from flu vaccine
The flu vaccine significantly cuts the need for hospital care for heart failure patients, according to the findings of a major UK study reported yesterday. More

19/05/2016 - Zika warning for Europe
Europe could see its first Zika virus outbreak within weeks, health officials warned yesterday. More

18/05/2016 - Belgian hope for HIV treatment
A treatment which stops HIV from replicating has shown promise in the laboratory, Belgian researchers have reported. More

06/05/2016 - Infections in babies ‘increase diabetes risk’
Babies who develop viral respiratory infections in their first six months face an increased risk of type 1 diabetes as they grow older, according to a German study. More

29/04/2016 - Neurologists warn on Zika
Some 42 countries have now reported their first outbreaks of the Zika virus, according to figures published yesterday. More

26/04/2016 - Morning best for flu vaccines?
A flu vaccine administered in the morning may be more effective than in the afternoon, according to a UK study. More

14/04/2016 - Hope for combined HIV-HCV vaccine
British scientists believe it may be possible to create a combined vaccine against HIV and hepatitis C, a conference heard yesterday. More

14/04/2016 - Zika microcephaly link "clear" - US
The Zika virus is definitely responsible for outbreaks of microcephaly in babies, US health officials have stated. More

13/04/2016 - Post-Ebola syndrome investigated
Post-Ebola syndrome is the focus of a new study by international experts, presented at a major European conference this week. More

11/04/2016 - Zika may attack myelin
The Zika virus may attack the brain's myelin, causing a temporary illness similar to multiple sclerosis, a conference heard last night. More

06/04/2016 - Progress on measles and rubella in Europe
Clear progress is being made in efforts to eliminate measles and rubella in Europe, according to a new analysis. More

04/04/2016 - Ebola flare-ups in Guinea and Liberia
A woman has died of the Ebola virus in Liberia and hundreds of people in Guinea are to be given an experimental vaccine to help contain an outbreak. More

01/04/2016 - Zika virus structure uncovered for first time
The structure of the Zika virus has been revealed for the first time - opening the way to the development of new treatments and vaccines to counter the mosquito-borne disease. More

30/03/2016 - Ebola emergency over - WHO
The Ebola virus crisis in west Africa is over, the World Health Organisation announced yesterday. More

21/03/2016 - Hope for rapid single STI test
A single test that can quickly detect four of the most common sexually transmitted infections is to be developed, after researchers were awarded a £150,000 grant. More

15/03/2016 - HIV drug could aid melanoma care
An HIV drug can improve the treatment of melanoma, according to researchers at the University of Manchester, UK. More

04/03/2016 - Viral infection misdiagnosed as dengue
A viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes could be misdiagnosed as dengue, British experts have warned. More

01/03/2016 - Zika virus link to Guillain-Barré syndrome
The Zika virus may cause severe neurological disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), according to research published last night (29 February, 2016). More

18/02/2016 - Zika found in amniotic fluid
Scientists have taken a crucial step in establishing whether there is a link between Zika virus and birth deformities, it was announced last night. More

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