Flu & Viruses
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UK approves the first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine
A bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, targeting the original strain and the Omicron variant, has been approved for use in the UK for the first time. Read more
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Serious non-COVID infections still a threat – study
The NHS should expect an increase in serious non-COVID respiratory infections in the coming winter as the UK approaches the season with reduced infection control, experts have warned. 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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Viral escape’ warning after SARS-CoV-2 Spike mutation identified
COVID-19 vaccines may need to be upgraded after scientists identified a mutation in the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, allowing the virus to evade important immune cells. Read more
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Chickenpox virus has role in Alzheimer’s Disease
The varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox and shingles, may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), British researchers report today. Read more
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New monkeypox symptoms found in current outbreak
Important differences in monkeypox symptoms between the current outbreak and previous outbreaks in endemic regions have been identified. Read more
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Millions have long-term loss of taste or smell after COVID-19
More than 27 million adults worldwide could experience long-term changes to their sense of smell or taste after having COVID-19, research suggests today. Read more
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High toll of pandemic-triggered drinking
Heavy drinkers of alcohol significantly increased consumption during the pandemic, posing a major risk to health, researchers warn today. Read more
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Almost 300 million people living with chronic hepatitis B
About one and a half million people globally acquired hepatitis B in 2019 – most mother-to-child transmission – despite there being a safe and effective vaccine for the past 40 years, a white paper reveals today. Read more
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Monkeypox now a global crisis
The monkeypox outbreak is now a global health emergency, the World Health Organization has ruled. Read more