Asia
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Study backs vitamin D to prevent infection
Low levels of vitamin D may help explain the spread of colds and flu during the winter, according to a major international research project published today. Read more
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Genetic defect causes disease in multiple organs
Scientists have found a genetic defect that is behind multi-organ disease, new research out last night. Read more
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Briton in line for WHO job
A British doctor has been short-listed for the job of director general of the World Health Organisation, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Prognosis test revealed for patients with advanced cancer
A blood test developed in Japan could help establish how long patients with very advanced cancer have to live, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Epilepsy gene network revealed
A network of some 320 genes may underlie the development of epilepsy, British researchers reveal today. Read more
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Call for medical neutrality in war zones
The world must reaffirm the importance of medical neutrality in war zones, senior doctors say today. Read more
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Wild swan brings autumn virus threat
A highly infectious bird flu virus has returned to Europe – but still poses a “very low” risk of to humans, according to European officials. Read more
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Exercise space key to inactivity, conference told
Governments need to create more space for exercise to help people become more active and tackle the health effects of inactivity, according to researchers at Edinburgh University, UK. Read more
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Call to boost measles vaccination
Some 400 children are dying from measles every day globally because of patchy progress with vaccination programmes, a major report warned last night. Read more
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Case reports uncover rare risks
Unexpected side effects from excessive use of energy drinks and opium have been reported by doctors. Read more