Flu & Viruses
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Silent toll of long COVID – warning
Millions of people, including many doctors, may be living with long COVID for years to come, European health experts have warned. Read more
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Growing threat of monkeypox to Europe
Monkeypox is now a cross-border public health threat in Europe, the World Health Organization’s regional director has warned. Read more
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Renewed push to vaccinate against HPV in Europe
Member states of the World Health Organisation’s Regional Committee for Europe are being asked to back a new roadmap for the elimination of cervical cancer in the European Region. Read more
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Neurological complications linked to monkeypox
Monkeypox has been linked to rare cases of neurological complications, including encephalitis and confusion, according to a new review of evidence. Read more
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Flu vaccine ‘reduces stroke risk’
Having the annual flu vaccine could help to reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new Spanish study. Read more
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Voice-activated mobile phone app accurately detects COVID-19
A mobile phone app can detect COVID-19 infection in people’s voices, global respiratory experts will hear today. Read more
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Reduced risk of COVID-19 infection linked to regular physical activity
Taking part in regular physical activity is linked to a reduced risk of COVID-19 infection and severity of the disease, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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New insights into COVID-19 infectiousness
British researchers have unveiled the first real-world study to estimate how long people are infectious with mild COVID-19. Read more
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Trusted professionals could boost pregnant women’s COVID-19 vaccination rates
Low COVID-19 vaccination rates among pregnant women could be increased if there was better communication from trusted midwives and GPs, according to new research. Read more
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Monkeypox guidelines lacking globally
There is a lack of reliable guidelines for monkeypox available around the world, experts warn today. Read more