World Health
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Surprise links swine flu to 1918
The mutation that makes flu viruses become pandemics may also be their main weakness, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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TB threat growing – experts
Both Britain and the world face growing threats from TB, experts have warned. Read more
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Hope for pregnancy malaria vaccine
Researchers say they have taken a significant step in developing a vaccine to protect pregnant women against malaria. Read more
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Hope for beating killer diseases
The world can take real hope that the scourge of diseases such as malaria, HIV and TB may be neutralised within a few years, campaigners said yesterday. Read more
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Flu threats bubble in tropics
Recorded deaths from swine flu in England have increased substantially in the last fortnight – while bird flu is resurfacing in some parts of the world, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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HIV drug link threat warning
Not many countries are offering adequate services to prevent drug users contracting HIV – and they are missing a chance to stem the spread of the virus, researchers warn today. Read more
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Plan for long hot summers – Lancet
Public health advice may need a rethink if long hot summers return to Britain through global warming, an expert says today. Read more
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Infection fight for Cancer Day
The bugs that can cause cancer are the focus of World Cancer Day today. Read more
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Red Eye launches heart month
The London Eye turned red last night along with major landmarks around Britain as campaigners launched a major drive against heart disease. Read more
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Billions pledged for vaccines
PC profits are to be ploughed into the development of vaccines against diseases which kill millions of children around the world, it has been announced. Read more