Flu & Viruses
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Body clock clue to infection protection
The body clock may play a key role in determining susceptibility to viral infection, researchers reported last night. Read more
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HIV breakthrough – MRC
British researchers have announced a major discovery about HIV – opening the way for new treatments. Read more
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Clear link with Zika virus and joint condition
Experts are investigating the links between Zika virus infection in the womb and joint deformities at birth. Read more
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Zika vaccines close to clinical testing
Three different Zika virus vaccines have been successfully tested on monkeys, it was announced last night. Read more
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Row over hepatitis drug access
Patients with hepatitis C in England are caught between inflated drug prices and NHS back-door rationing, it was alleged today. Read more
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Plea for world action on hepatitis
Hepatitis is becoming a forgotten disease in spite of soaring death rates, according to the World Health Organisation. Read more
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Prevention step-up key to ending AIDS – WHO
The world needs to step up efforts to prevent HIV infections, an international conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Zika set to burn out – after three years
The world will struggle to contain the spread of the Zika virus – but the epidemic will burn itself out after three years, according to British experts. Read more
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HIV therapy guidance released
New recommendations have been published on the use of antiretroviral therapy in adults with HIV – backing pre-exposure treatment for some people. Read more
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Zika vaccines in development
Work on a human vaccine for the Zika virus is progressing well, it was announced last night. Read more