Respiratory
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Early vaping linked to smoking risk
E-cigarette use in early adolescents who also smoke tends to raise the risk of future smoking, according to a new analysis of the issue. Read more
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Heart risk after severe COVID
People who have suffered serious illness from COVID face increased risk of ventricular tachycardia, according to a new study. Read more
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Long COVID needs single definition, experts say
Long COVID needs a standardised definition to improve diagnosis, treatment and research, experts say. Read more
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Immune system clue to reducing reliance on antibiotics
Antibiotic use could be lessened after scientists discovered have macrophage activity is essential for tackling infections such as TB. Read more
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Common cough medicines withdrawn
The opioid pholcodine, a common component of cough and cold medicines, is to be removed from the British market, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Vaccine may improve long COVID symptoms
Vaccination may reduce the severity and impact of long COVID symptoms, researchers report today. Read more
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Urban hayfever symptoms ‘worse than rural areas’
People living in urban areas have worse hay fever symptoms than those living in rural areas of the country, according to the first study of its kind. Read more
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Important’ findings on influenza A infections
A new study has unveiled how influenza A infections work inside the throats and lungs. Read more
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TB protection link to Gaucher disease
The biologic mechanisms that mean Ashkenazi Jews are significantly more susceptible to a rare genetic disorder might also be the reason why they could be protected against tuberculosis (TB), according to new findings. Read more
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Risks of pulmonary oedema among open-water swimmers
Older women who take part in open-water swimming may have an increased risk of developing pulmonary oedema, according to a newly reported case study. Read more