Europe
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Women have more antibiotics than men
Women are much more likely than men to be prescribed antibiotics, researchers say today. Read more
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Antibiotics for Lyme disease tested
Long-term use of antibiotics to treat symptoms of Lyme disease yields no greater benefits than treating it short-terms with the drugs, a study has revealed. Read more
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Cancer project finds venous malformation gene
Cancer researchers have stumbled on a genetic cause of venous malformations, it was announced last night. Read more
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Salt appetite uncovered
A gene that is linked to both an individual’s craving for salt and blood pressure control has been identified by a team led by experts at the University of Southern Denmark. Read more
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Test to identify Alzheimer’s early unveiled
A simple test has been developed that could detect Alzheimer’s disease 15 years before it takes hold of the body – and potentially help with prevention, researchers say. Read more
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Paracetamol ‘ineffective’ for treating osteoarthritis
Paracetamol does not alleviate osteoarthritis pain, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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European teens healthier – and less happy
European teenagers have healthier lifestyles – but are less happy than earlier this century, according to a major survey published today. Read more