Flu & Viruses
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Flu deaths rise as Britain moves to self-diagnosis
The number of deaths from swine flu recorded in Britain has nearly doubled in the last week – and deaths are rising in other countries too, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Don’t underestimate swine flu – experts
The world should not underestimate the severity of swine flu, British experts warned today. Read more
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Cough cure sought in Hull
British scientists have talked of their ambitions to develop treatments for chronic coughing – despite the failure of research into pepppers. Read more
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Drug-resistant flu in Asia
Three countries have now reported the emergence of drug-resistant strains of swine flu, the World Health Organisation has announced. Read more
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Flu strategy switched
Britain dramatically switched its approach to swine flu yesterday – ceasing efforts to contain the epidemic. Read more
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Swine flu parties condemned
People are throwing "swine flu parties" in a bid to contract the virus while it still mild, doctors have warned. Read more
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Britain’s second swine flu death
An elderly man has become Britain’s second patient to die from swine flu, it was reported yesterday. Read more
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Early infection protects against allergies
Infection with a common virus at an early age helps protect children against developing allergies, according to new findings. Read more
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Simple hygiene rules to help beat bugs
Britain needs to rethink its approach to using hygiene to prevent infections – as the public is getting confused, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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City may abandon flu containment
A British city is considering a fresh approach to swine flu after being hit by an epidemic of the disease. Read more