Respiratory
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TB cocktail devastated Europe
A European epidemic of TB two centuries ago was caused by a cocktail of infections that overwhelmed victims, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Elderly suffer from late cancer diagnosis
The over-60s are most likely to have cancer diagnosed through an emergency admission to hospital, according to figures published today. Read more
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Scans show how smoking harms babies
High definition scans have shown the effects of tobacco on babies in the womb, according to a new study. Read more
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End TB call for world day
The world should aim to put an end to the epidemic of TB within 20 years, senior health officials said yesterday. Read more
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World smoking falls – but "not fast enough"
Fewer than 25% of adults world-wide are now smokers, according to new figures released yesterday. Read more
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Smoking gene link to weight loss
Heavy smokers may be successful in staying slim – but not in improving their health, according to a new genetic analysis. Read more
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Cleaning and cooling harms care home resident lungs
Residents of nursing homes may be suffering lung damage from poor air quality linked to factors such as cleaning products and cooling systems, according to a major European study today. Read more
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How tobacco kills its users
Two in three smokers are dying because of their habit, finds a new study from Australia. Read more
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Hope for new lung gene treatment
A radical new treatment for lung cancer – using the latest medical techniques – is to be tested on NHS patients this year, it was announced today. Read more
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Red lights bad for lungs
Red traffic lights expose drivers to dangerously high levels of pollution, researchers warn today. Read more