Respiratory
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E-cigarettes linked to cardiovascular risk
E-cigarettes with nicotine can cause arterial stiffness, which could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in later life, Swedish researchers warn today. Read more
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Child asthma improves by parks
City-dwelling children with asthma are likely to benefit from living close to a park or green space, a European conference is to hear. Read more
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COPD’s worldwide toll
More than three million people die worldwide from chronic respiratory diseases every year, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Infection link to cardiovascular disease
Adults admitted to hospital with pneumonia or sepsis may be at a raised risk of cardiovascular disease, new findings indicate. Read more
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Vaccine to combat RSV ‘within seven years’
A vaccine to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infection could be available within seven years – but is needed sooner, according to new analysis. Read more
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No idling zones to tackle pollution health problems
Motorists parking outside schools should be required to switch off engines to protect children from the effects of pollution, according to public health guidance published today. Read more
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Clean air problem for London teaching hospitals
Patients visiting many London hospitals will experience illegal levels of air pollution, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Seaweed plan for antimicrobial therapies
Researchers in the UK hope their studies into alginates – a component in seaweed – could help to tackle multi-drug resistant infections. Read more
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Respiratory infection increases heart attack risk
Suffering a respiratory infection increases the risk of having a heart attack during the following week significantly, according to Australian research. Read more
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G-CSF therapy "safe" – conference
G-CSFs to boost white blood cells can be used safely during chemo-radiotherapy for small cell lung cancer, a European conference has been told. Read more