Respiratory
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Pregnancy antibiotics link to wheeze
Taking antibiotics in the third trimester of pregnancy may contribute to childhood wheeze, according to an Italian study. Read more
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Copper prevents coronavirus contamination
Copper can effectively help to prevent the spread of coronaviruses such as MERS-CoV, new research suggests. Read more
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TB death rates falling – but millions still die
Death rates from TB are falling – but new drugs, vaccines and diagnotic techniques are needed, according to the latest global analysis of the problem. Read more
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Delayed aeroplanes linked to hospitalisations
Living close to an airport may carry more health risks than previously believed, researchers claimed today. Read more
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TB cases down
Rates of TB are falling in England, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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No lifestyle change in cardiac patients
Falling numbers of smokers with coronary heart disease or at high risk of cardiovascular disease are making plans to quit, a European conference heard yesterday. Read more
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E-cigarettes aid quitting – official report
E-cigarettes can help smokers quit smoking, according to an official report published today. Read more
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Smoking ban saved babies
England has enjoyed a dramatic fall in stillbirths since a ban on smoking in public places was introduced, researchers have reported. Read more
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Hope for child wheeze vaccine
A vaccine to prevent a common respiratory disease in infants has shown promise in early human trials, according to a UK study. Read more
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Gene find offers lung disease hope
British researchers have found a genetic target that could help in the treatment of a rare lung and heart condition, it was announced yesterday. Read more