Traveller Health
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Hopes for river blindness vaccine
Scientists working on a vaccine against river blindness, or onchocerciasis, have identified three potential vaccine compounds that could offer protection, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Euro-summit on refugee health crisis
A European summit on tackling the health of growing numbers of refugees and migrants is under way in Rome. Read more
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Delayed aeroplanes linked to hospitalisations
Living close to an airport may carry more health risks than previously believed, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Electric current could cure motion sickness
Motion sickness sufferers could be able to buy an off-the-shelf cure for the debilitating condition within ten years. Read more
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Travellers spreading antibiotic resistance
Increased global travel may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistant genes, according to a Swedish study. Read more
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Jet-setters not so happy
The "jet-set" lifestyle is still seen as glamorous in spite of the health risks linked to long distance travel, according to a UK study. Read more
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Hepatitis added to HIV testing initiative
The organisers of European HIV Testing Week have announced a change of name, to "European HIV-Hepatitis Testing Week". Read more
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Pensioners urged to avoid Hajj
Pensioners should not travel to Saudi Arabia this year to take place in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, according to new advice. Read more
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Space station medical research hope
British researchers are hoping the country’s first space station resident will be helping with medical research. Read more
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Common drug may fight TB
A common over-the-counter drug may be effective against tuberculosis, researchers have revealed. Read more