Respiratory
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Collagen’s anti-cancer role studied
The collagen found in the body may have an "extraordinary" ability to protect against cancer, British researchers revealed today. Read more
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Hope for new TB test
New tests for TB could be developed following discoveries at a British university, it has been announced. Read more
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Camel link to Middle East virus
The deadly new virus in the Middle East may have reached humans through camels, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Middle East virus mysteries probed
The deadly new lung virus found in the Middle East may have originated in African bats, researchers say. Read more
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Bid to unlock lung cancer secrets
A major project to try to unlock the secrets of lung cancer was launched today. Read more
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New virus not a global emergency – yet
The mysterious outbreak of a deadly new virus in the Middle East does not rank as a global health emergency, it was decided yesterday. Read more
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Air pollution bad news for heart patients
Air pollution is bad news for people with heart failure, researchers warn today. Read more
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Middle East virus not yet at pandemic potential
A deadly new virus may not yet pose a major threat to the world, researchers say today. Read more
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Gene test hope for asthma children
Genetic testing could help identify children with asthma who will face a life-long problem, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Deal aims to stop new killer virus spread
Global guidelines have been agreed to help control the spread of the new middle-eastern virus – amid growing fear of the impact of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Read more