Respiratory
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Hope to protect asthma from common cold
British researchers are hoping that drugs can be found to protect asthma sufferers from the effects of the common cold. Read more
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Hot breath clue to lung cancer
Simply measuring the temperature of breath could help to identify lung cancer, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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E-cigarette row hits Euro-conference
European experts weighed into the controversy about electronic cigarettes over the weekend, calling for caution. Read more
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Furs may prevent child asthma
Animal furs and skins might help protect babies from developing asthma, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Experts slam e-cigarette restriction proposals
Proposals for worldwide restrictions on e-cigarettes are based on a misleading analysis, British experts said today. Read more
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Restrict e-cigarettes, summit to be told
E-cigarettes should face similar restrictions to other tobacco products even if they show "promise" in some ways, according to World Health Organisation experts. Read more
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Global progress against common diseases – report
A major international 21st century drive against three common diseases has been highly effective – but the world is a long way short of eliminating HIV, TB and malaria, researchers say today. Read more
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Global childhood TB rates increase
The number of children with TB could be much higher than currently believed, researchers warn today. Read more
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Plea to eliminate TB
Several European countries are in a position to take steps to eliminate the curse of tuberculosis from their borders, the World Health Organisation said yesterday. Read more
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Genes link asthma and body mass
New findings show a genetic link between a child being overweight and risk of suffering from asthma, researchers say today. Read more