Respiratory
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Asthma, migraine genetic breakthroughs
Scientists may have discovered a gene responsible for some of the most severe cases of asthma, it has been announced. Read more
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Vaccine combats childhood pneumonia
The number of children contracting a dangerous form of pneumonia has slumped in after the introduction of a vaccine, British researchers report today. Read more
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Swine flu pandemic "over"
The world-wide swine flu pandemic is now over, the World Health Organisation declared yesterday. Read more
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Child allergies "serious" – draft guidance
GPs should look out for children with food allergies and seek to diagnose and treat them, according to proposed guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Swine flu killed "healthy"
More than half of last year’s swine flu deaths in Britain involved people who were previously healthy, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Magic bullet hopes for deadly viruses
Single "magic bullet" treatments may be developed to treat deadly strains of flu and HIV, it was announced last night. Read more
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HIV causing tuberculosis epidemic in South Africa
Tuberculosis and HIV are together taking a huge toll on South Africa, say researchers. Read more
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DIY lung disease warning
Do it yourself builders are placing themselves at risk because they do not realise they may be working with asbestos, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Call for car smoking ban
Most parents would back a ban on smoking in cars with children present, campaigners said yesterday. Read more
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Row over blood pressure cancer drug claim
People taking a popular blood pressure drug may face a slightly increased risk of developing cancer, researchers claimed today. Read more