Europe
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Rise in intravenous nutrition use among athletes
Elite sport players in European and America are increasingly turning to intravenous nutrition products, experts warn today. Read more
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Surprising genetic variation’ in prostate tumours revealed
A new mapping technique has revealed a surprising genetic variation in prostate tumours, which could lead to “big implications for diagnosis”, according to scientists. Read more
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New rapid test could diagnose cancers and heart disease
An easy-to-use test has been devised that could speed up the diagnosis heart attacks and cancers, it has been announced. Read more
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One in eight COVID-19 patients develop long COVID
One in eight adults who suffer from COVID-19 go on to experience long-COVID, according to a new Dutch study published today. Read more
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Incredible’ map of immune system connections unveiled
A map detailing the network of connections that make up the human immune system has been unveiled for the first time. Read more
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Male and female lifespan inequality "nuanced"
A global study, published today, challenges the belief that women live longer than men. Read more
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Child lung health aided by moving close to nature
Child lung function is improved by increased access to green spaces, researchers report today. Read more
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Europe facing autumn COVID wave – WHO
Europe will face a new wave of COVID infection in the autumn, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Call for infection control as mystery child hepatitis spreads
The number of children suffering from a mysterious new form of hepatitis continues to increase, the World Health Organization has reported. Read more
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Second COVID booster advised for certain groups
A second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is being recommended for ‘moderately and severely immunocompromised’ people from five years of age. Read more