Asia
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Relaxation may aid natural birth
Relaxation training and better birth preparation may help reduce the rising rate of Caesarean section births, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Gene treatment’s new promise
A much-heralded new treatment for a once incurable genetic disease continues to show promise, British researchers have reported. Read more
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How food endangers swimmers
The traditional advice not to go swimming after a meal seems to hold water, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Simpler approach to TB testing
Improved tests for tuberculosis can be used effectively in poorer countries, British researchers said today. Read more
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Diabetes spread conundrum
The number of people worldwide with diabetes has doubled in the last 30 years, according to an analysis published as further research raised questions about the best way to treat the growing problem. Read more
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Asthma “not linked” to vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency does not increase the risk of asthma, new research has suggested. Read more
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Embrace’ social networking, doctors told
Social networking is a powerful tool that should be embraced as a way of helping people improve their knowledge of health – and to break down barriers, experts say today. Read more
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Mushrooms and common pills offer men hope
Mushrooms and paracetamol may both help men at risk from cancer, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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How t’ai chi aids elderly
The popular Chinese martial art t’ai chi may boost the wellbeing of elderly people – but is not a cure-all, researchers reported today. Read more
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Twitter saves lives
The social network service Twitter may have played a key role in saving lives during the Japanese earthquake disaster, doctors revealed today. Read more