Asia
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Pregnant women should control weight – study
Pregnant women can improve their health through both diet and exercise, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Alarm as Saudi virus strikes Korea
An outbreak of the deadly Middle Eastern virus in Korea has alarmed World Health Organisation officials. Read more
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Breast-feeding may prevent leukaemia
Children that are breast-fed enjoy a reduced risk of developing leukaemia, researchers reported tonight. Read more
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How cannabis stunts growth
Young teenagers who smoke cannabis may experience early puberty – and reduced growth, a major European conference is to be told. Read more
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Polygamy increases risk of heart disease
Men who have more than one wife have a four-fold increased risk of heart disease, according to a study in Saudi Arabia. Read more
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Wind instruments boost sleep quality
Playing a wind instrument could help to reduce the risk of developing the serious breathing problems in sleep, researchers have reported. Read more
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Map of rabies spread revealed
A new map that details the spread of rabies in the Middle East could help in the fight against the viral disease. Read more
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Pester power may cut salt use?
Child pester power may be the key to getting adults to cut use of salt and protect themselves against high blood pressure, British researchers say today. Read more
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‘Tobacco-free world’ achievable by 2040
The United Nations should lead a “turbo-charged” effort to rid the world of tobacco sale and consumption by 2040, an international group of health experts will say today. Read more
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‘Moderate’ coffee consumption reduces heart attack risk
Moderate daily coffee consumption could help to prevent coronary calcium, a build-up of which leads to heart attacks, according to a study published today. Read more