Flu & Viruses
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Swine flu travels the globe
Two people with confirmed swine flu were being treated in Scotland last night and a third in Spain as the new virus reached Europe. Read more
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Swine flu sparks health emergency
A public health emergency was declared in North America last night as the deadly new swine flu virus spread through the USA. Read more
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Early anti-HIV drugs save lives
Patients with HIV should be started on antiretroviral treatment sooner than current guidelines suggest, according to British experts. Read more
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Warnings on AIDS virus spread
HIV continues to spread among gay men in Britain, according to alarming new figures. Read more
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TB growth stabilises after world effort
Worldwide efforts to combat the resurgence of TB seem to be having some impact – and the spread of the disease has been halted, it was announced today. Read more
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New drug-resistant flu virus on the rise
Experts are warning that a new drug-resistant strain of the flu virus may pose a serious threat to hospital patients. Read more
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Debate over blood donations from gay men
A fresh plea has been made to allow gay men to donate blood. Read more
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Sunlight vitamin may combat flu
A large-scale study has found the so-called "sunshine vitamin" Vitamin D may help arm the immune system against colds and flu. Read more
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Drive to cut antibiotic use
As winter viruses continue to spread, a new drive is launched today to convince the public they cannot be cured with antibiotics. Read more
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Common cold virus unravelled
Scientists are making progress in understanding the rhinovirus – the virus most often responsible for common colds and other upper respiratory tract infections. Read more