Flu & Viruses

  • Antibiotics wrongly used for colds

    Large numbers of people still – wrongly – take antibiotics for coughs and colds, according to the findings of a survey published today. Read more

  • Measles battle falters

    The world battle against measles is faltering, health officials have warned after a surge in deaths. Read more

  • Ebola drug proofs lacking

    Researchers are struggling to demonstrate that drugs and treatments are effective against the Ebola virus, according to an expert committee. Read more

  • Ebola threat widens in Africa

    The African country of Mali has reported the death of a nurse from the Ebola virus as the outbreak’s toll of deaths passed 5,000, it was announced yesterday. Read more

  • Drug to boost vaccines for elderly

    Elderly patients could be offered an immune-boosting drug to make vaccines more effective, British researchers say. Read more

  • Chaplain aids Ebola burial solution

    A Muslim chaplain at a British hospital has played a key role in developing new guidelines aimed at tackling the problem of burial in Ebola-stricken communities. Read more

  • Winter sickness bug takes grip

    Hospitals are already having to close wards because of norovirus sickness, it has been revealed. Read more

  • Anger at Ebola inaction

    A "profit-driven" medical research industry neglected the threat of the Ebola virus for four decades, the world’s leading health official said yesterday. Read more

  • Genes behind Ebola survival

    The reasons why people some people die and others survive Ebola are down to genetic factors, researchers said last night. Read more

  • Specialists back fast-track Ebola vaccine plan

    Leading specialists in immunology have backed efforts to begin Ebola vaccination as soon as possible. Read more