World Health
-
COVID-19 home testing kits less accurate for omicron variant
Home testing kits for COVID-19 declined in accuracy with the emergence of the omicron variant, a Dutch study published today shows. Read more
-
Endometrial cancer focus for World Gynecologic Oncology Awareness Day
Health organisations and patients are gearing up for the fourth World GO Day, to raise awareness about gynaecological cancers. Read more
-
Basic hygiene services lacking worldwide
Health workers and patients around the world are at risk from an absence of basic hygiene in many hospitals and clinics, according to a new report. Read more
-
Monkeypox guidelines lacking globally
There is a lack of reliable guidelines for monkeypox available around the world, experts warn today. Read more
-
Salt substitutes show clear benefit
Salt substitutes appear to be effective in tackling hypertension across a range of populations, researchers say today. Read more
-
Male and female lifespan inequality "nuanced"
A global study, published today, challenges the belief that women live longer than men. Read more
-
Millions have long-term loss of taste or smell after COVID-19
More than 27 million adults worldwide could experience long-term changes to their sense of smell or taste after having COVID-19, research suggests today. Read more
-
Almost 300 million people living with chronic hepatitis B
About one and a half million people globally acquired hepatitis B in 2019 – most mother-to-child transmission – despite there being a safe and effective vaccine for the past 40 years, a white paper reveals today. Read more
-
Monkeypox now a global crisis
The monkeypox outbreak is now a global health emergency, the World Health Organization has ruled. Read more
-
Call for infection control as mystery child hepatitis spreads
The number of children suffering from a mysterious new form of hepatitis continues to increase, the World Health Organization has reported. Read more