World Health
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Swine flu deaths rise as new countries are hit
The number of deaths of swine flu patients continues to rise – even though the spread of the disease has slowed in many countries, it was reported yesterday. Read more
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Flu rates fall
The school holidays may have led to a marked slowing down of the spread of swine flu in Britain, according to the latest estimates. Read more
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Funds flock to fundamental threats
Diseases that pose a "fundamental threat" to humanity tend to soak up massive research funding, according to an analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Flu outbreak stabilises in Britain – but not Asia
The British swine flu outbreak seemed to be stabilising yesterday after schools broke up for the summer holidays. Read more
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Flu risk to pregnancy serious – experts
Measures to protect pregnant women from swine flu must be stepped up, experts said yesterday – warning that these women face a high risk of complications. Read more
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Sunbeds cause cancer – official
Sunbeds joined radon gas and tobacco yesterday as an official cause of cancer. Read more
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Swine flu rates double
The number of people falling ill from swine flu may have doubled in England in the last week, according to the latest figures. Read more
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Flu scare over pregnancy
Pregnant women were identified as amongst those most at risk from swine flu over the weekend following another death. Read more
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Flu deaths rise as Britain moves to self-diagnosis
The number of deaths from swine flu recorded in Britain has nearly doubled in the last week – and deaths are rising in other countries too, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Don’t underestimate swine flu – experts
The world should not underestimate the severity of swine flu, British experts warned today. Read more