Respiratory
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Surge in camel virus infections
The number of victims of the Middle Eastern camel virus increased dramatically yesterday as the Saudi authorities reported more than 100 extra victims. Read more
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Questions over whooping cough vaccine
As many as one in five children who are taken to the GP with a persistent cough could actually have whooping cough, researchers claim today. Read more
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Regulate e-cigarettes – physicians
Electronic cigarettes should be regulated, physicians say today. Read more
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E-cigarettes may move beyond quitters
E-cigarettes are still mainly favoured by existing smokers – and are not yet drawing in new nicotine addicts, according to a major European study published today. Read more
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Allergy victims "trapped" – Euro-conference
People with allergy are "trapped" by the disease, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Shisha smokers risk heart disease
Regular shisha smokers could significantly increase their risk of developing long-term high blood pressure, researchers warn today. Read more
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Global alert as virus hits health workers
Healthcare workers have been given a global warning about the new Middle Eastern respiratory virus following the latest hospital scare. Read more
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Global response needed for antibiotic crisis
A co-ordinated global response is needed to tackle the growing resistance to antibiotics and other drugs, experts said yesterday. Read more
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E-cigarettes may aid quitting
Electronic cigarettes dramatically boost a smokers’ chance of successfully quitting, say researchers today. Read more
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Gene flaw challenges asthma theories
A genetic flaw may be responsible for the link between babies getting antibiotics and the later development of asthma, British researchers revealed today. Read more