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Parents warned after virus hits three children at Warrington Road Day Care Centre - Warrington Guardian 14th October 2009
"HAND, foot and mouth disease has hit a Widnes nursery.
Three children at Warrington Road Day Care Centre have been diagnosed with the virus, which health chiefs stress has nothing to do with foot and mouth disease that affects cows, sheep and pigs. "
Scientists link chronic fatigue ailment to retrovirus - The Independent 12th October 2009
"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a mysterious and debilitating exhaustion that is not relieved by sleep, appears to be linked to a retrovirus, researchers announced Thursday in a breakthrough study.
In the latest issue of Science, researchers said their findings could lead to a treatment for an ailment affecting millions of Americans and that in some cases render them unable to work or engage in even moderately robust activities."
Getting over 'yuppie flu' - The Guardian 10th October 2009
"Evidence of the virus XMRV has been found in ME sufferers. So will the condition finally be treated ... and treated seriously?"
Chronic fatigue caused by retrovirus, say scientists - Daily Mail 10th October 2009
"Scientists may have discovered the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome - the mysterious condition that affects 250,000 Britons.
They have found a strong link between the illness, sometimes known as ME or myalgic encephalomyelitis, and a virus connected to prostate cancer. "
ME virus discovery raises hopes - BBC Health News 9th October 2009
"US scientists say they have made a potential breakthrough in understanding what causes the condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or ME.
Their research in the journal, Science, suggests that a single retrovirus known as XMRV does play a role in ME. "
Has science found the cause of ME? - The Independent 9th October 2009
"Scientists say they have made a dramatic breakthrough in understanding the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome – a debilitating condition affecting 250,000 people in Britain which for decades has defied a rational medical explanation.
The researchers have discovered a strong link between chronic fatigue syndrome, which is sometimes known as ME or myalgic encephalomyelitis, and an obscure retrovirus related to a group of viruses found to infect mice."
Virus 'could trigger some cases of prostate cancer' - Daily Telegraph 8th September 2009
Scientists have identified a virus which they believe could trigger some cases of prostate cancer.
Scientists find evidence some forms of prostate cancer 'may be caused by virus' - Daily Mail 8th September 2009
Some forms of prostate cancer may be caused by a virus, raising the possibility of a vaccine being developed to combat it, say scientists.
Researchers examined more than 300 tumours and found the infection, known as XMRV, in almost a third of them.
Can a sore throat bug really make you mentally ill? - Daily Mail 17th July 2009
A bad diet and lack of exercise are often blamed for conditions such as heart disease and stroke. But lack of self-discipline might not be the only cause; viruses and bacteria are increasingly being implicated in these and other health problems.
Until 25 years ago, it was thought that stomach ulcers were caused by stress or spicy food. Then an Australian doctor discovered the cause was a common bacterium, H.pylori.
Ebola found in pigs for first time raising fears it could mutate and threaten humans - The Daily Telegraph 10th July 2009
A form of Ebola virus has been detected in pigs for the first time, raising concerns it could mutate and threaten humans, scientists report.
Tired all the time? Fed up and foggy-brained? A virulent, common - and incurable - virus could be to blame - Daily Mail 2nd June 2009
A year ago, I was at a friend's party when I began to feel shaky and faint. I was talking to people but their words did not compute, my vision was blurred, my muscles ached and my limbs felt weak.
One minute I had been dancing to Sister Sledge, the next I was lying in a bed with a cold cloth on my head and a doctor by my side. I felt like I was shutting down. The next few days were spent in a haze of sleep broken only by eating chicken soup.
Heart disease isn't catching? Oh yes it is, scientists warn - Daily Mail 26th May 2009
New research suggests that a common infection affecting 60 to 99 per cent of adults could result in high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries - leading causes of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.
By the age of 40, most people carry the virus cytomegalovirus (CMV), which usually lies dormant. A member of the herpes family, it is spread through bodily fluids, only showing symptoms in those with weakened immune systems, such as transplant patients.
Hope for diabetes cure after gastric virus find - The Independent 6th March 2009
A common gastric virus may trigger diabetes, scientists have found, raising hopes that a vaccine can be developed.
Two separate teams of British researchers found strong evidence that enterovirus infection can trigger the immune reaction which leads to insulin-dependent diabetes. There was also a suggestion that viral infection may be involved in Type 2 diabetes, although how is not clear.
How a simple injection could halt diabetes in children - Daily Mail 6th March 2009
A jab to prevent children developing diabetes came a step closer last night following a British breakthrough.
Studies show a common tummy bug is strongly linked to childhood diabetes, which can shorten life and lead to blindness, heart disease, kidney failure and amputation.
The findings could lead to a vaccine that would protect against the bug and 'drastically reduce' the prevalence of childhood, or type 1, diabetes.
Virus 'triggers child diabetes' - BBC Health News 6th March 2009
A common virus may be the trigger for the development of many cases of diabetes, particularly in children, UK researchers have reported.
Signs of enteroviruses were found in pancreatic tissue from 60% of children with type 1 diabetes, but in hardly any children without the disease.
11-day-old baby girl may have been killed by her mother's kiss - The Guardian 27th February 2009
The death of an 11-day-old girl may have been caused by her mother kissing her, a coroner ruled yesterday.
The vital organs of Jennifer Schofield failed when she was infected by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) passed on through a cold sore.
Mother kills newborn baby with a kiss - The Telegraph 26th February 2009
A new mother killed her 11-day old baby by kissing her while she had a coldsore
Killed by a kiss: Anguish of mother who lost her newborn baby after passing on cold sore infection - Daily Mail 27th February 2009
When she kissed her newborn daughter, Ruth Schofield had no idea she was putting the baby's life at risk.
But days later, little Jennifer died - after contracting a common virus from her mother's lips.
An inquest into the baby's death yesterday heard Miss Schofield had unknowingly caught the herpes simplex virus - a common cause of cold sores - around a fortnight before the birth.
Virus-busting radiation beam offers hope to flu sufferers - THe Independent 14th February 2009
Scientists have developed a technique for studying one of mankind's oldest enemies – the virus – which could help them treat some of the most difficult and intractable infections in the world.
Viral infections, from influenza to Ebola, have proven to be difficult or impossible to treat effectively because most modern drugs, apart from some vaccines, are ineffective.
Scientists 'map DNA of common cold for the first time' - The Telegraph 12th February 2009
The common cold may never be eradicated, scientists have said, but a breakthrough in mapping the virus's DNA could herald new treatments.
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