Flu & Viruses
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Immune over-reaction linked to young flu deaths
Healthy young adults may be vulnerable to viruses such as swine flu because their immune systems over-react, according to a new analysis published last night. Read more
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HIV ‘tied’ to human rights
The promotion and protection of human rights is crucial for effectively tacking HIV, the World Health Organisation said today. Read more
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HIV profile wanes
The developed world is rapidly losing interest in the world’s HIV epidemic, according to an analysis by British researchers published today. Read more
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22,500 “unaware of HIV infection”
Almost 22,500 people in the UK are living with HIV, unaware of their infection, a government watchdog said today. Read more
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More vaccines urged for infants
Health services should consider vaccinating infants against the flu, Scandinavian researchers say. Read more
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Flu vaccine rates slump
The disappearance of swine flu from public view may have made people complacent about vaccination, government officials have warned. Read more
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Fitness may beat viruses
People who keep fit may be better equipped than others to stave off the common cold, researchers say today. Read more
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Warning on mutant swine flu virus
Many of those who died from swine flu last year were infected by a mutant version of the virus, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Major study backs breast-feeding
Midwives have welcomed new research which highlights the powerful protection that breast-feeding gives babies against infection. Read more
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Spray could block cough infections
Cough and flu sufferers may one day get a spray drug to prevent them passing their viruses to others, researchers have revealed. Read more