Asia
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Fertility link to coronary artery disease
The genes that increase the risk of coronary artery disease are linked to good fertility, according to the findings of an international study published last night. Read more
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Snake venom key to ‘safer antiplatelet drug’
A snake venom protein could be used to help develop a new, innovative class of antiplatelet drugs to prevent or reduce bleeding complications, according to a new study. Read more
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Diarrhoea still a major child-killer – analysis
Diarrhoea remains one of the biggest threats to children worldwide, killing half a million infants a year, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Ulcer drug for depression?
A medicine prescribed for gastric ulcers may benefit people with depression via its effect on a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Plea to end violence against health care
A senior doctor has issued an appeal for global steps to protect health care workers from violence and aggression. Read more
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WHO report reveals adolescent death rates
More than 1.2 million adolescents across the world die every year from largely preventable causes, a World Health Organisation (WHO) report says today. Read more
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Sushi popularity linked to parasitic infections
Doctors are warning sushi lovers to be careful after an increase in the number of parasitic infections. Read more
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Study backs post-partum haemorrhage treatment
A major global study has backed the use of tranexamic acid to reduce the risk of post-partum haemorrhage, it was announced last night. Read more
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Skin patch regulates blood sugar
Scientists in Seoul have created a device that measures sugar levels in an individual’s sweat to monitor their diabetes. Read more
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Life expectancy reaching 90 in some places
Life expectancy is set to continue increasing until 2030 – passing the age of 90 for women in one country, according to a major analysis published today. Read more