Flu & Viruses
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Rise in cancers linked to sexually-transmitted virus
Cancers linked to a sexually-transmitted virus have increased in the post-war generations, a new study shows today. Read more
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Missing hep C patients sought
A new drive to track down thousands of people unaware they carry the hepatitis C virus was launched yesterday. Read more
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Snooze away the sneezes
A bad night’s sleep could raise your risk of getting a cold, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Low vaccination rates jeopardise measles elimination
Hopes of eliminating measles in Europe by 2010 may not be realised, European experts warned today. Read more
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Killer flu genes found
Scientists say they may have found the genes responsible for the deadly nature of the last century’s worst flu epidemic. Read more
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Child epidemic warning
Britain risks epidemics of infectious diseases among its children because of low vaccination rates, experts warned as new figures showed measles cases soaring. Read more
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Ideas for Aids treatment – but patients must take it
The mineral selenium may have a major role to play in protecting against the Aids virus, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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HIV surge alarms agency
The number of people in Britain infected with HIV has reached record levels, according to new figures, published yesterday. Read more
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Rat plague may bring heart disease
Rats may be spreading a new, hidden plague around the world, researchers warned today. Read more
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Double dose may beat bird flu
Double doses of vaccine may be needed if humans are hit by a bird flu epidemic, British researchers have warned. Read more