Respiratory
03/02/2012 - Resistant TB spreading - WHO
The world is facing a serious threat from the spread of hard to treat TB, experts warned yesterday. More
27/01/2012 - Bird flu study raises concerns
Controversial research into a new, engineered strain of bird flu has raised concerns about how such research should continue. More
23/01/2012 - Bird flu research paused
Scientists have announced a two months moratorium on bird flu research following concerns about the creation of dangerous strains of the virus. More
12/12/2011 - TB pregnancy link warning
Clinicians caring for pregnant women should watch for signs of TB infection, British experts have warned. More
25/11/2011 - Mother almost died from flu, urges vaccination
A woman who almost died from flu last winter is urging people to get vaccinated against the illness. More
24/11/2011 - Student gets artificial windpipe
A geology student from Eritrea has become the latest beneficiary of dramatic advances in windpipe transplant techniques, it was revealed today. More
23/11/2011 - Early fish may prevent asthma
Including fish in baby food after weaning may help prevent asthma-type problems developing, researchers from Sweden reported yesterday. More
18/11/2011 - Antibiotic resistance warnings stepped up
A fresh drive to restrict the use of antibiotics and prevent them losing their potency, was launched today. More
17/11/2011 - Nose drop hope for child flu campaign
UK government advisers want flu vaccine nose drops to be developed for children, it emerged yesterday. More
16/11/2011 - Pressure grows for car smoking ban
There was growing pressure for UK governments to ban smoking in cars today - as experts warned that non-smokers face massive risks from the habit. More
11/11/2011 - Global toll of childhood flu
About 90 million children globally under the age of five contract seasonal flu every year, researchers have estimated for the first time. More
03/11/2011 - How a little red wine may improve sleep
The so-called Mediterranean diet is known for its healthy properties - and now researchers say it may also deal with sleep disturbance. More
24/10/2011 - Hope for cancer vaccine
A "vaccine" developed to help combat lung cancer has shown promising results in a European study. More
12/10/2011 - TB cases fall worldwide
The world has been winning the battle against TB - but the financial crisis may jeopardise further progress, according to a major report published yesterday. More
06/10/2011 - Flu jab urged for asthma
Asthma campaigners have urged people with the condition to ensure they get the flu vaccine. More
05/10/2011 - Global tobacco TB risk
Smoking could substantially increase deaths from tuberculosis around the world, say public health experts. More
27/09/2011 - Alarm at rise in pollution deaths
The number of deaths worldwide known to be caused by air pollution has nearly doubled in the last seven years, officials warned yesterday. More
27/09/2011 - Pregnancy risks studied
Women exposed to a range of chemicals during pregnancy may face an increased risk of their child developing asthma, researchers warned yesterday. More
26/09/2011 - Brits lead lung gene findings
Researchers have made major discoveries about the genetics of lung health, it was announced last night. More
21/09/2011 - Possible heart attack risk from air pollution
Air pollution may trigger heart attacks in people with heart disease, researchers warned today. More
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