Public Health

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.

May 08, 2026 Reported by AI

Spain's Health Ministry has identified a possible hantavirus case in a woman living in Alicante. The patient, who traveled on a flight with one of the victims from the MV Hondius cruise outbreak, shows compatible symptoms and has been isolated.

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.

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

March 01, 2026 Reported by AI

Airplane noise shapes daily life for residents near Paris airports, fueling public health debates but not emerging as a key issue in local municipal campaigns due to mayors' limited authority.