Flu & Viruses
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Alarm as new flu spreads in China
China may be facing a spreading outbreak of the new bird flu virus, according to World Health Organisation reports. Read more
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Shingles threat to young adults
People who suffer shingles as young adults can face serious health effects later in life, researchers have warned. Read more
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Common cold research breakthrough
A European research team says it has made major advances in understanding the virus for the common cold. Read more
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Researchers home in on man-flu genes
Man-flu is a real problem caused by hormonal differences from women, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Home testing to boost cervical diagnosis
Home testing kits might help improve diagnosis of cervical cancer risk in women, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Alarm at flu drug resistance
The flu virus could become resistant to the drug Tamiflu because residues of the drug get into the water supply, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Middle East virus found in camels
The first direct evidence that the deadly new Middle Eastern virus has been spreading in camels has emerged, it has been announced. Read more
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HIV pregnancy resource launched for World AIDS Day
Healthcare professionals have been encouraged to improve their understanding of the needs of pregnant women with HIV for World AIDS Day. Read more
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HIV vaccine hope
A new vaccine that triggers the production of antibodies to block HIV going into healthy human cells is under development. Read more
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European HIV rates climb
Europe suffered an 8% increase in infection from HIV in the last year, according to new figures. Read more