Now playing Next Health The world's first inhaled COVID vaccine has been approved in China No needles needed: people hesitant about getting a jab may be interested in COVID vaccines that can be inhaled. 05/09/2022
Now playing Next Health Could trees help us fight off antibiotic-resistant superbugs? Hydroquinine, which can already be used to treat malaria in humans, has bacterial killing abilities according to a new study. 01/09/2022
Now playing Next Health For sake’s sake: Why Japan is urging people to drink more alcohol The Japanese government has launched a national brainstorming campaign to boost the popularity of alcoholic drinks among young adults after a drop in tax revenues. 22/08/2022
Now playing Next Health What we know about Italy's rising West Nile virus death toll and cases Some 144 cases have been reported in Italy since the beginning of the year, 50 of which in the last week alone. There have been 10 deaths so far. 11/08/2022
Now playing Next Health Toxic levels of 'forever chemicals' found in breast milk and tap water There are calls for a crackdown on chemical pollution after potentially toxic levels of PFAS were found in breastfeeding mothers in France. 08/08/2022
Now playing Next Health Is there enough monkeypox vaccine in Europe to go around? Men who have sex with men are most at-risk of monkeypox, but are they being reached with the vaccine in time? 05/08/2022
Now playing Next Health African nations 'relegated to a footnote' in monkeypox vaccine efforts Scientists say that unlike campaigns to stop COVID-19, mass vaccination against monkeypox won’t be necessary - targeted use of the available doses could shut down the expanding epidemics. 30/07/2022
Now playing Next Health How can you protect yourself from monkeypox? The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low but it’s important to know how you can protect yourself from the virus. 28/07/2022
Now playing Next Green News Wild swimming warning: Group falls ill after swim at popular UK spot 12 out of 13 people fell sick after swimming in Kent, in an incident Surfers Against Sewage has described as 'shockingly common'. 28/07/2022
Now playing Next Food and Drink 'Covid hangover': How the pandemic changed European drinking habits How has alcohol consumption changed in Europe since COVID? Are we drinking less and not as often, or are some darker trends afoot? 26/07/2022
Now playing Next Health Monkeypox: WHO declares global health emergency More than 16,000 cases have now been reported across 74 countries, according to the World Health Organisation. 23/07/2022
Now playing Next Health Five ways the world is actually doing better – in data Things are definitely not as bad as you think. 17/07/2022
Now playing Next Health Monkeypox symptoms are changing and virus ‘could be mistaken for STI’ The monkeypox virus is spreading fast and data suggests symptoms are different from past outbreaks. Here’s what to look out for and why it’s important to get tested. 08/07/2022
Now playing Next Health ‘Hangover cure’ pill launches in the UK: What you need to know A new supplement said to break down alcohol in the gut is on sale in the UK. But will it really work, and what are the implications of having a readily available "hangover cure" on the market? 05/07/2022
Now playing Next France French authorities 'encourage' mask use as COVID cases surge Virus-related hospitalisations rose quickly in France over the past two weeks, with nearly 1,000 patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospital each day. 02/07/2022
Now playing Next Health Bowel cancer is killing younger people. Here’s what Europe can do Awareness is key when it comes to catching bowel cancer before it’s too late. Here’s why the legacy of Deborah James could be pivotal to saving lives. 28/06/2022
Now playing Next Health Monkeypox outbreak: Everything you should know about the virus so far The smallpox-related virus has been mostly affecting men who have sex with men. Authorities are trying to curb its spread without perpetuating stigma. 28/06/2022
Now playing Next Health Which countries are using monkeypox vaccines? The number of monkeypox cases in Western countries is growing. Here’s a list of which nations are buying vaccines. 27/05/2022
Now playing Next Health Monkeypox: Where has the smallpox-like virus spread so far? The virus is normally limited to certain parts of Africa but dozens of cases have now been confirmed across Europe, where authorities warn it could become endemic. 23/05/2022
Now playing Next Health This monkeypox antiviral drug may soon be in high demand Shares in companies that make antiviral drugs to fight smallpox and related viruses have soared as monkeypox cases multiply in Europe and North America. 20/05/2022
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