Ebola crisis far from over in DR Congo
The race to contain the Ebola outbreak is far from over. While some indicators, such as declining patients' admissions and slower transmission, may suggest the...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Climate change is reshaping public health risks
"Climate change is reshaping public health risks" - CIEH responds to invasive mosquito detection in east London. Following the detection of invasive mosquitoes and larvae...
Uganda ends Ebola outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed the end of the Ebola outbreak due...
Swimming in rivers linked to higher risk of health issues
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from...
Understanding what makes mānuka honey effective
New research at Aston University has shown that a variety of compounds is responsible for the antimicrobial action of mānuka honey, not just the sugar...
New antimicrobials could help tackle life threatening infections
Scientists at Imperial College London and The University of Manchester have developed a promising new way to create safer and more effective treatments for life-threatening...
Obesity related problems rise in the young
More young adults developing type 2 diabetes and at more severe levels of obesity. Young women are leading a worrying increase in early-onset type 2...
Superbug secrets revealed in new study
Decades-old hospital samples have helped University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers uncover how a deadly antibiotic-resistant "superbug" quietly tightened its grip across the globe. It...
NHS A&E blood testing finds 2,000 unidentified HIV cases
Nearly 2,000 people unknowingly living with HIV have been diagnosed by a pioneering NHS programme, which tests anyone needing a blood test in A&E, saving...
What makes ticks stick?
ScienceTake - Scientists studying ticks that carry Lyme bacteria wanted to know how these arachnids are able to stick so well to skin. The answer...
