Flu & Viruses
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Man flu and Peppa Pig pose GP problems
It’s time to stop snivelling about men who claim to have "man flu" – researchers in Canada believe that the phenomenon could be real. Read more
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Plea for pregnant women to get flu vaccine
An urgent appeal has been launched by senior doctors to ensure pregnant women get flu vaccination. Read more
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HIV drug resistance increasing
Resistance to HIV drugs is rising, according to the largest analysis ever undertaken and reported for World Aids Day. Read more
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Cancer drug could help HIV patients
A drug used to treat cancer could also wipe out HIV-infected cells. Read more
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Three smear tests a lifetime thanks to vaccine
The HPV vaccine means that women need many fewer cervical screens than at present, British researchers say today. Read more
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HepC patients unaware of treatment possibilities – conference
Britain is lagging behind other countries in the identification of patients with hepatitis C infection, a global conference will hear today. Read more
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New drive for zero measles deaths as UK pumps cash into vaccines
The number of people dying from measles worldwide last year was less than 100,000 for the first time, it was announced last night. Read more
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HIV prevention cost-effective
A national programme of pre-exposure prophylaxis for men who have sex with men is cost-effective, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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HIV problem among over-50s
HIV infection is increasingly being diagnosed in adults over the age of 50 in Europe, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Dengue virus antibodies effectively treat Zika infection
Antibodies taken from people with Dengue virus can be used to treat Zika infection in rodents, offering new hope for a single therapy that will treat both viruses in humans, researchers reported last night. Read more