World Health
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Northern winter spreads flu pandemic
More than 6,000 deaths from swine flu have now been reported worldwide as the virus spreads rapidly through the northern hemisphere, it has been announced. Read more
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Women’s heart Euro-summit
Not enough research is done into heart disease in women, experts will tell a major European conference this week. Read more
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Improved disclosure needed for drug firm-sponsored events
Efforts to agree standards of disclosure for events held by drug companies have proved inadequate, investigators have warned. Read more
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Vaccine protects pregnant as flu epidemic hits new country
A swine flu vaccine works well with pregnant women – a key risk group in the pandemic – after just one dose, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Plea to build on child vaccine successes
More than 100 million children worldwide are getting vaccinations – contributing to a steep decline in measles cases, international agencies reported last night. Read more
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Global impact of cannabis revealed
A new review of cannabis use around the world suggests it has been used by one in 25 adults aged 15 to 64 years. Read more
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Handwashing day highlights global hygiene pleas
Shame may play a key role in improving hygiene and preventing infection, British experts said today – designated Global Handwashing Day by campaigners. Read more
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Swine flu’s killer streak revealed
Two new studies highlight the threat posed by swine flu in the earliest stages of the outbreak – leading to comparisons with the deadly 1918 pandemic. Read more
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ICU warning on swine flu
Up to 20 per cent of intensive care beds could be occupied by swine flu patients if the disease becomes a winter epidemic, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Old flu vaccine may protect against new virus
People who were vaccinated against ordinary flu last winter may have been enjoying protection against the new swine flu virus, researchers report today. Read more