Just back from holiday and not feeling well? Here are the symptoms you should take seriously

Summer is synonymous with adventure, with millions flocking to exotic destinations to experience different cultures, cuisines and landscapes. But what happens when the souvenir you bring back isn’t a fridge magnet or a tea towel, but a new illness? International travel poses a risk of catching something more than a run-of-the-mill bug, so it’s important […]

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WHO urges rollout of first long-acting HIV prevention jab

Injectable lenacapavir – LEN, for short – is a highly effective, long-acting antiretroviral alternative to daily oral pills and other shorter-acting options, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “While an HIV vaccine remains elusive, lenacapavir is the next best thing: a long-acting antiretroviral shown in trials to prevent almost all HIV infections among those […]

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Study reveals the hidden benefits of weight loss on fat tissue – UKRI

They found a range of positive effects, including clearing out of damaged, ageing cells and increased metabolism of harmful fats. The researchers say the findings help to better understand how weight loss leads to health improvements at a molecular level. In  the future this could help to inform the development of therapies for diseases such […]

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Global Childhood Vaccination Coverage Holds Steady, But 14 Million Infants Remain Unprotected

📍 Geneva / New York — July 15, 2025New data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF shows that global childhood immunization coverage remained stable in 2024, with 89% of infants—approximately 115 million—receiving at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine. However, 14.3 million infants received no vaccines at […]

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Women with ADHD three times more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder – new research

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has historically been under-studied in women. This means we still have a limited understanding of how the condition may uniquely affect women – and what effect monthly hormonal changes may have on women with ADHD. But a recent study conducted by me and my colleagues has shown that women with ADHD […]

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UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research – UKRI

Further information The projects (listed alphabetically by institution) Mission biodegradability: foundations for the sustainable future of formulated polymers Led by Professor Andrew P Dove, University of Birmingham Business partner: Amy Goddard, Croda More than 36 million tonnes of polymer in liquid formulations are consumed every year, and are critical for the performance of products, such […]

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WHO EMRO | Mycetoma: a neglected disease affecting thousands of people

6 July 2025  – Mycetoma is a slow-moving but destructive infectious disease that begins in the subcutaneous tissues and can invade the skin, deep tissues, muscle and bone. Caused by more than 70 microorganisms of bacterial or fungal origin, mycetoma thrives in tropical and subtropical environments where thorn injuries are common. Left untreated, the disease progresses […]

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Don’t let food poisoning crash your picnic – six tips to keep your spread safe

Nothing says summer quite like a picnic. Whether you’re lounging on a beach towel, stretched out in a park, or unpacking a hamper in your garden, picnics are a beloved way to enjoy good food in the great outdoors. In the UK alone, the picnic food market is worth over £2 billion each year, with […]

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Lifesaver: Study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

The study, conducted by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with Australia’s Burnet Institute, and published in the authoritative British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health, analyzed 210 outbreaks across 49 low-income countries over a 23-year period. It found that rapid vaccine deployment during outbreaks of cholera, Ebola, measles, meningitis and yellow fever, had led to […]

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Measles Cases in U.S. Surge to Highest Levels in Over 30 Years, CDC Reports

📍 Washington, D.C. — July 11, 2025The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in more than three decades, with 1,288 confirmed cases reported across 39 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surge has led to 162 hospitalizations, nearly half involving children under five, and three confirmed deaths, […]

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