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OLD ID GOLD: The older version of the vaccine used to prevent TB may be better at preventing it, says study.

OLD ID GOLD: The older version of the vaccine used to prevent TB may be better at preventing it, says study.

Older version vaccines better at preventing TB

The older version of the vaccine used to prevent tuberculosis may be better at preventing the disease, says study.

DANGER PUFF: Smoking can be a risk factor for tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease, says study.

Smoking boosts risk of tuberculosis

Smoking appears to be a risk factor for tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease, says study.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/smoking-boosts-risk-of-tuberculosis/35598-17.html

MAJOR THREAT: About 450,000 people get infected with TB each year in the Europe region.

Tuberculosis poses as threat to Europe

About 450,000 people get infected with TB each year in the Europe region, which poses a major threat to the continent.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/tuberculosis-poses-as-threat-to-europe/23612-17.html

FIGHTING TB: US has pledged $4.17 million to fight tuberculosis in India.

US pledges $4.17 mn fighting TB in India

US has pledged $4.17 million to India which has 1.8 million new cases of tuberculosis each year.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/us-pledges-417-mn-fighting-tb-in-india/22538-17.html

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