Respiratory
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Children’s allergies often not seen in tests
Not all toddlers with allergies will continue to have the problem into adulthood, experts say. Read more
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Inhaler failings probed
British researchers are probing why asthma relief inhalers sometimes may make asthma worse – and what can be done about it. Read more
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Slim and fit is okay – researchers
The dangers of being slim and fit have been exaggerated, researchers claimed today. Read more
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A mutation with every pack – cancer genes unravelled
A typical smoker acquires one genetic mutation for every 15 cigarettes smoked, according to ground-breaking research published last night. Read more
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Lung health genes found
British scientists say they have made a medical breakthrough in discovering five genes linked to the health of the lung. Read more
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Doubts over swine flu trends
It is "too early" to say whether the swine flu outbreak has reached its peak in northern countries, an expert said yesterday. Read more
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Mutant flu virus linked to deaths
An investigation is under way into a mutant swine flu virus responsible for the first Norwegian deaths from the disease. Read more
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Infants to get swine flu vaccine
Pre-school children and infants in Britain are to get the swine flu vaccine, it was announced last night. Read more
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Chronic lung disease needs attention
Experts on lung disease published a new book on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to mark World COPD Day this week. Read more
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Swine flu, viruses and the immune system
Most adults probably enjoy some immune system protection against the swine flu, researchers said yesterday. Read more