Health news Promising new vaccine offers hope of breaking cocaine addiction The vaccine is designed to help produce anti-cocaine antibodies in the body of a person who is chemically dependent on the substance. 28/10/2023
World News Euroviews. Europe should build up its animal health arsenal against bird flu There is no single solution for avian flu. Rather, each country must adopt the appropriate blend of policies and support that best enable poultry farmers to protect both their birds and their livelihoods, Roxanne Feller writes. 23/10/2023
Health news New cost-effective malaria vaccine gets green light from WHO This is the second malaria vaccine to be recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). 02/10/2023
Health news Karikó and Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA vaccines work Nobel announcements continue with the physics prize on Tuesday, chemistry on Wednesday and literature on Thursday. The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday and the economics award on October 9. 02/10/2023
Health news New lung cancer vaccine could reduce the risk of dying by 41% - study A French biotechnology company said that its cancer vaccine was effective in decreasing the risk of death for people with some lung cancers by 41%. 13/09/2023
Health news COVID: Should we fear a new winter wave? Since mid-July, Europe has been experiencing a resurgence in cases of COVID due in part to the emergence of new variants. 11/09/2023
Europe News COVID-19: Brussels approves updated Pfizer's vaccine ahead of winter The European Commission said it reached an 'important milestone' ahead of anticipated vaccination campaigns in the autumn and winter 01/09/2023
Health news US authorities authorise RSV vaccine for pregnant women The vaccine was developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. 22/08/2023
Health news Lyme disease: Could a vaccine target tick vectors instead of humans? There is still no vaccine for Lyme disease in humans although trials are ongoing to develop one, but new research shows a vaccine given to mice could influence the bacterium that causes Lyme in ticks. 07/08/2023
Health news How zebrafish could hold the key to fighting brain cancer in humans Zebrafish brains share a number of characteristics with those of humans, which is why they’re being used to track the movement of cancer cells in real time. 26/06/2023
Health news How AI is helping Moderna shape vaccine creation and distribution In an exclusive interview with Euronews Next at Cannes Lions, Moderna's chief brand officer sets out why artificial intelligence has been so valuable. 22/06/2023
Health news Mice: The unsung heroes of scientific discovery Some people may find the idea of "mice catalogues" horrifying, but genetically modified animal models have dramatically contributed to medical progress. 17/05/2023
Health news How scientists are using AI to supercharge mRNA vaccines and drugs A new AI-driven software has written code for COVID-19 vaccines that trigger up to 128 times greater antibody responses. 15/05/2023
Health news An mRNA vaccine shows promise against one of the deadliest cancers Pancreatic cancer is one of the most stubborn and deadliest types of cancer. Could tailored mRNA vaccines help the immune system fight it off? 15/05/2023
Health news Air ‘gun’ could deliver vaccines and other medication painlessly Could a puff of air one day replace the needle in delivering medicines and vaccines? These scientists are working on it. 27/03/2023
Health news Are stem cells the cure for HIV we’ve been looking for? Some scientists believe stem cell transplants may never be a scalable treatment for HIV, but every case brings us closer to a more generalised cure. 28/02/2023
Health news US authorities flag possible COVID jab link to stroke in older adults The health authorities say it’s “very unlikely” the data shows a true clinical risk, and “no change in vaccination practice is recommended”. 16/01/2023
United Kingdom 'Biggest crime since Holocaust': British MP suspended over COVID tweet Conservative politician Andrew Bridgen had posted a series of comments on social media which his own party has described as "misinformation." 11/01/2023
World News Your Good News round-up: the number of poor people in India has halved Five #GoodNews stories about the progress of humanity and things that are making our lives better. 29/10/2022
Health news Moderna sues Pfizer-BioNTech for copying tech behind COVID vaccines Moderna is suing its biggest rivals over claims they stole "groundbreaking technology" used in mRNA vaccines. 26/08/2022