Respiratory
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Oxygen concentration link to cancer
People who live at high altitudes enjoy reduced rates of lung cancer, according to a new study. Read more
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Test that could help smokers quit
A test could be used to decide which treatment is best for smokers trying to give up the habit, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Problems that lie behind pregnancy death toll
Most women who die in pregnancy in the UK are suffering from other medical conditions, researchers warn today. Read more
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Gene found linking smoking to weight
A genetic variant that causes smokers to smoke heavily is linked to obesity, researchers warned today. Read more
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New UK plea on tobacco packaging
Two major UK research charities today call on the government to keep a pledge to standardise tobacco packaging "as a matter of urgency" to dissuade children from taking up smoking. Read more
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Advice on infant lung disease
Babies with a common lung infection should not be treated with antibiotics, according to draft guidelines published today. Read more
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Lung risk for endurance athletes
Endurance sports involving cold water, such as the Iron Man challenge, are becoming increasingly popular – but some participants may be at risk of lung disease, experts warned today. Read more
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Hope to ease TB drug burden
Gruelling courses of treatment to tackle TB could become more acceptable and effective, according to two studies published yesterday. Read more
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Child infection link to hearing
People who suffered common infections in childhood face an increased risk of hearing loss later in life, British researchers say today. Read more
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Obesity link to UK throat cancer problem
Britain has the highest rates in the world of a kind of throat cancer linked to obesity, according to the findings of a major international study today. Read more