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Experts: Why bird flu won't spread easily

Scientists believe they have found the answer to why bird flu does not spread easily between people.

Thu, 23 Mar, 2006

Experts call for action over bird flu pandemic

To prepare for a global flu outbreak that could strike one-fifth of the world’s population and kill millions, leading international disease experts are calling for more worldwide co-operation and a push for a new kind of vaccine.

Wed, 25 May, 2005

Obese smokers 'die 14 years early'

People who are overweight at 40 are likely to die at least three years earlier than those who are slim.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2003

Hundreds of seals die as epidemic hits Europe

A DEADLY seal virus is sweeping across the seas of Northern Europe and is threatening to match the devastating epidemic of 14-years ago that wiped out half the seal population in those waters, according to an international study released last night.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

Virus threatens Europe's seals

A deadly seal virus is sweeping across the seas of Northern Europe and is threatening to match the devastating epidemic of 14 years ago that wiped out half the seal population in those waters, said an international study released tonight.

Thu, 11 Jul, 2002