Disease
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Coronavirus: five myths debunked
In Depth WHO has published list of widely held misconceptions about the deadly infection
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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What makes coronavirus deadly to some but not others?
In Depth Experts says immune system may work against the body in severe cases of the infection
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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What products are threatened by the coronavirus?
In Depth Supplies of food, tech and fashion goods at threat as factories across China close doors
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Coronavirus: super spreaders and the risk in the UK
In Depth Health officials urged to disclose movements of British businessman believed to have contracted disease in Singapore
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Is China’s slow response to blame for the coronavirus outbreak?
In Depth State led controls on information may have hampered efforts to curb spread of disease
By William Gritten Last updated
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Why are cases of childhood pneumonia soaring?
In Depth Unicef and Save the Children warn of ‘forgotten epidemic’ that claims the lives of two children every month in England
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Salmonella: the causes, symptoms and treatment
In Depth Food Standards Agency issues urgent warning over the potentially fatal bacteria amid fears of contaminated eggs
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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A world at risk: the mounting threat of pandemic diseases
In Depth New report says a global outbreak could kill 80 million people
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Published
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New malaria breakthrough drug uses human blood as weapon
In Depth Medication used to treat river blindness shown to also reduce transmission of the mosquito-spread disease
By Gabriel Power Published
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What is canine brucellosis?
In Depth US authorities confirm outbreak of highly contagious disease, which can be transmitted to humans
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Can malaria be wiped out?
In Depth Malawi begins roll-out of landmark vaccine for children
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Have doctors finally found a cure for HIV?
Speed Read UK patient ‘free’ of disease after stem cell treatment
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Does ‘zombie deer disease’ pose a threat to humans?
In Depth Scientists say people who eat the infected meat may be at risk of condition similar to BSE
By The Week Staff Published
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How dangerous are pigeon droppings?
In Depth Review of flagship Scottish hospital launched following death of child patient from infection linked to bird excrement
By The Week Staff Last updated
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