Europe
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Sharp fall in ovarian cancer mortality
Mortality from ovarian cancer in the UK is predicted to fall significantly this year compared with 2017, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Too soon to relax – WHO
The emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic could be over in 2022 – but it’s still not time to relax, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Children’s lateral flow tests vary in reliability
COVID-19 lateral flow tests provided to children have sensitivity that "varies broadly" and is "substantially lower than reported by manufacturers", researchers warn today. Read more
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New approach to repair peripheral nerve damage
New ideas for repairing peripheral nerve damage have been announced by a team of researchers in Ireland. Read more
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African clue to anti-COVID gene
Swedish researchers say they have pinpointed a gene variant that protects against severe COVID infection. Read more
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Omicron tidal wave sweeping Europe
The Omicron variant is a “tidal wave” sweeping across Europe, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Inflammation in men linked to living alone
Inflammation in men is strongly linked to living alone for several years and/or experiencing serial relationship break-ups, researchers report today. Read more
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Air pollution exposure ‘may increase COVID-19 risk’
Long-term exposure to air pollution could increase the risk from COVID-19 infection, new findings show today. Read more
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Dementia cases could triple globally by 2050
The number of adults living with dementia is expected to nearly triple by 2050, according to a new global report, published today. Read more
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How Neanderthal genes increase vascular risk
A small number of modern humans who carry Neanderthal genes may face significantly increased risk for vascular and inflammatory disease, according to a new study. Read more