Salute pubblica

Moderna confirmed ongoing work on an mRNA vaccine for hantavirus following a deadly outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship. The effort, in partnership with Korea University, began in 2023 and shows promise but remains years from completion.

08 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Il Ministero della Salute spagnolo ha identificato un possibile caso di hantavirus in una donna residente ad Alicante. La paziente, che ha viaggiato sullo stesso volo di una delle vittime del focolaio sulla nave da crociera MV Hondius, presenta sintomi compatibili ed è stata isolata.

Researchers have found that nicotine e-cigarettes help more smokers quit than traditional nicotine replacement therapies like patches and gum. A review of 14 systematic studies from 2014 to 2023 shows consistent high-quality evidence favoring nicotine vapes. The findings highlight gaps in research on long-term risks and comparisons to other treatments.

24 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

South Africa marked World TB Day with a commemoration in Caledon, Western Cape, where Deputy President Paul Mashatile noted declines in TB cases and improved treatment outcomes. The event underscored ongoing challenges, with TB remaining the leading cause of death. Authorities emphasised community action under the theme 'Yes! You and I Can End TB.'

New research highlights the overlooked danger of extreme heat to workers cleaning up after hurricanes, as seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas. The study, from the University of Georgia and published in GeoHealth, notes that heat caused as many deaths as the storm itself in that case. Climate change is exacerbating these risks by intensifying storms and prolonging hot weather.

01 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Il rumore degli aerei segna la vita quotidiana dei residenti vicino agli aeroporti di Parigi, alimentando dibattiti sulla salute pubblica ma non emergendo come questione chiave nelle campagne municipali locali a causa dell'autorità limitata dei sindaci.