Flu & Viruses
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Fatigue syndrome review as private treatment passes test
A major national investigation into chronic fatigue syndrome is to be launched, it has been announced – as one study shows that a private treatment is promising. Read more
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Crisis in global antibiotics
There is a serious lack of new antibiotics to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, the World Health Organisation warned last night. Read more
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Immune system reveals virus weak spot
Southampton scientists may have made a breakthrough in fighting a major group of viruses by identifying a weak spot known to the human immune system. Read more
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Zika could be harnessed to treat brain cancer
The Zika virus – suspected of causing foetal brain defects – could be of use in the treatment of glioblastoma, according to a new study. Read more
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Mystery of million with herpes in the genome
About a million people in the UK carry a herpes virus in their genomes, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Hope for plant-based polio vaccine
A new vaccine for polio, grown in plants, could be highly effective at helping the eradication of the disease, developers say. Read more
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Infection link to cardiovascular disease
Adults admitted to hospital with pneumonia or sepsis may be at a raised risk of cardiovascular disease, new findings indicate. Read more
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New backing for GP HIV screening
Patients joining practices in high risk areas should be screened for HIV as it is cost-effective and saves lives, researchers in London today. Read more
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Long-lasting injections offer HIV care benefits – conference
A monthly injection could be as effective as daily pills in maintaining viral suppression in patients with HIV infection, an international conference has heard. Read more
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Warning on growing HIV drug resistance
Progress in HIV treatment is under threat from growing rates of drug resistance, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more