Alzheimer's Disease Risk Linked to Common Cold Sore Virus, Study Finds Tuesday, June 3, 2025 alzheimer hsv1 dementia virus herpes coldsores research apoe4 brain inflammation A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has highlighted a potential link between a common viral infection and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the virus … Read More
UKHSA Urges 48-Hour Home Isolation After Norovirus Symptoms Due to High Infectiousness Tuesday, May 27, 2025 norovirus ukhsa infectious disease health virus isolation prevention nhs symptoms The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent advisory urging anyone infected with norovirus to stay home for 48 hours after their symptoms remit. This initiative aims to curb the transmission of one of the most … Read More
First Human Case of Swine Flu H1N2 Detected in UK Monday, November 27, 2023 uk health virus pandemic surveillance swine flu h1n2 transmissible biosecurity The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified the first human case of swine flu strain H1N2, similar to the virus found in pigs. The case was detected through routine surveillance in GP surgeries after the individual … Read More