Flu & Viruses

  • HIV spread threat to Europe

    The number of HIV cases shows no signs of a decline in the EU region and continues to rise in eastern Europe and central Asia, a report out today says. Read more

  • Alarm as HIV spreads

    About 96,000 people in the UK are currently living with HIV infection as the virus continues to spread, according to figures published today. Read more

  • World virus alert

    Doctors around the world have been put on the alert after the emergence of a deadly new lung virus in the Middle East. Read more

  • Testing run up to World Aids Day

    A rapid HIV testing service was being launched today as campaigners sought to promote early diagnosis in the run-up to World Aids Day on Saturday. Read more

  • New boss for troubled fund

    A troubled global health agency implemented sweeping changes yesterday in a bid to get its programmes going. Read more

  • Babies get tummy bug vaccine

    Infants in Britain are to be vaccinated against a common gastrointestinal bug, it has been announced. Read more

  • Call for global infection research boost

    Drug-resistant strains of bacteria that cause meningitis are on the rise, an expert warns today. Read more

  • Colour test for HIV?

    A new ultra-sensitive detection system could help doctors identify diseases such as HIV infection with the naked eye, British researchers revealed last night. Read more

  • HIV vitamin benefits queried

    New research has found no benefit of high-dose multivitamins for patients on HIV treatment. Read more

  • Vaccine rates vary as first flu figures emerge

    Pensioners continue to get their flu vaccines at a much greater rate than others, according to the first weekly flu report of the winter in the UK. Read more