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08/01/2008 More European cities charge motorists to enter
Several European cities are following London by charging or fining drivers in the crowded central part of the city, only the fees are aimed at reducing pollution along with congestion.
07/01/2008 Women who smoke at increased risk of lung disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disabling breathing disorder that is increasingly becoming a problem for women, particularly those who smoke.
More...07/01/2008 Enzyme offers clues on diagnosing and treating lung cancer
Researchers from Barcelona have published new research on AKR1B10, an enzyme that is detected in large amounts only in lung cancers, particularly those caused by smoking.
More...06/01/2008 Experts say children with severe pneumonia are better off being treated at home
The World Health Organization (WHO) says children with severe pneumonia are better off being treated at home instead of sending them to hospital.
05/01/2008 Flu deaths are a family affair
Everyone gets the flu - but it seems some people are more likely to die from it than others.
04/01/2008 Gene discovery may hold clues to infant deaths
A gene involved in immunity and inflammation may help to protect newborns against respiratory distress syndrome, according to research.
More...04/01/2008 More bird flu outbreaks, but vaccines make progress
The H5N1 bird flu virus has killed killed four women in Egypt, as reports of outbreaks in birds continue to come in from around the world.
More...04/01/2008 Turkey next in line for smoking ban
The Turkish parliament has passed a law to introduce a comprehensive ban on smoking in public, to be phased in between April 2008 and June 2009.
More...04/01/2008 Universal flu jab 'works in people'
A single jab that could give lifelong protection against all types of flu has produced promising results in human trials.
More...03/01/2008 Lighters go out all over Europe as ban spreads
The new year saw rules on smoking in public introduced or tightened across Europe, although their strictness – and enforcement – varies.
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