Flu & Viruses
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Denmark hails HPV vaccination success
An HPV vaccine is already “highly effective” in reducing the risk of cervical lesions, just six years after it was introduced, the first Danish study into its benefits has found. Read more
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Strategy needed for HIV treatment success
Strategies need to be put in place in South Africa to ensure that HIV positive people continue with their treatment, according to a new study. Read more
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Flu vaccine gives stroke protection
People who have a flu jab enjoy protection against suffering a stroke, according to a British researcher. Read more
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HIV drug may prevent cancer
A drug used to treat HIV could also be used to protect women from developing cervical cancer, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Warning as measles follows travellers
An outbreak of measles in the Philippines has led to a spate of cases in the UK, it has been announced. Read more
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New bird flu strikes China
Lab reports have confirmed the first human death caused by a new bird flu virus – avian-origin H10N8 virus called JX346, it was announced today. Read more
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Global cancer growth warning
The number of people getting cancer worldwide is set to increase by half in the next 20 years, a major report said yesterday. Read more
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Garden plant hope for HIV care
A common garden plant may hold the key to new treatments against HIV, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more
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Google clue to disease outbreaks
Internet search engines could help public health specialists identify disease outbreaks in their early stages, according to an Australian expert. Read more
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Keep minor illness out of hospital – campaign
A major national campaign has been launched aiming to encourage the public to take better care of minor illnesses and cut pressure on hospitals. Read more