Now playing Next Health A new bacteria-killing material could help fight hospital superbugs Plastic often harbours germs. UK scientists have found a way for it to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi - even very resistant ones. 16/05/2023
Now playing Next Health Scientists find 48,500-year-old 'zombie virus' in Arctic permafrost Researchers have revived ancient viruses trapped in the Arctic’s permafrost. They warn dangerous ones might resurface because of climate change. 09/03/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Popular Spanish island warns tourists of Dengue fever risk Spanish health officials have of ‘moderate’ Dengue fever risk on Ibiza this summer. 07/03/2023
Now playing Next Health Bird flu death of Cambodian girl revives fears of a pandemic The worst outbreak of bird flu in history has been wreaking havoc across the world. But how much of a threat is it to humans? 24/02/2023
Now playing Next Health What is Marburg virus, the deadly disease breaking out in West Africa? The Ebola-related Marburg virus kills around half of those infected - and up to 88 per cent. 15/02/2023
Now playing Next Health New virus surveillance system could predict the next major pandemic The Wellcome Sanger Institute’s programme will build on its work sequencing millions of COVID genomes during the pandemic. 12/01/2023
Now playing Next Health Carnivore, omnivore, herbivore and now a virus-eating ‘virovore’? Researchers have dicovered that some creatures can consume and thrive of viruses and they have been given the name ‘virovore.’ 02/01/2023
Now playing Next Health England leading race to wipe out hepatitis C ahead of global targets The country’s health service has used a pioneering medicine deal and ‘find and treat’ programmes to reduce deaths from hepatitis C by 35 per cent. 28/12/2022
Now playing Next Health Another reason to wear a mask? A warm nose fights off germs better Scientists have found our noses’ immune response is “numbed” by frigid temperatures. The research could help us better fight colds and other viruses. 07/12/2022
Now playing Next Health EU approves new treatment to prevent RSV and bronchiolitis in babies The green light for Sanofi and AstraZeneca's treatment, Beyfortus, comes amid a surge in bronchiolitis cases across several countries. 04/11/2022
Now playing Next Health A new form of herpes virus can fight advanced cancers. Here’s how Early clinical trial results suggest a genetically engineered version of the virus known to cause cold sores shows promise in treating a range of advanced cancers. 23/09/2022
Now playing Next Health Khosta-2: US scientists warn Russian bat virus could be the next COVID Just as we thought we could finally see the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, US scientists are warning a Russian bat virus could be the next global health scare. 22/09/2022
Now playing Next Health Is vaccinating wildlife the solution to preventing the next pandemic? Scientists suggest that vaccinating wildlife might break the chain of transmission of zoonotic diseases like COVID, monkeypox and rabies. 22/08/2022
Now playing Next Health Poxy McPoxface or TRUMP-22? The WHO looks to rename monkeypox Experts say the virus' current name is "discriminatory and stigmatising". 18/08/2022
Now playing Next Health Are pets at risk of catching monkeypox from their owners? With the news that a pet dog in France has contracted monkeypox from its owner, should we be concerned? 16/08/2022
Now playing Next Health Langya: What we know about the potentially fatal virus found in China Less than three years after the outbreak of COVID-19 started in China, the threat of the new animal-borne LayV virus has been identified. 10/08/2022
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 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 'National incident' in UK after polio found for first time in 40 years Parents have been warned to check their children have been vaccinated against the disease after the virus was found in London sewers. 23/06/2022
Now playing Next Travel News Monkeypox: Will it stop travel and other questions answered Europe has recorded over 1,000 monkeypox cases so far. Here’s how it might impact your summer holiday plans. 16/06/2022
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