Australia
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HIV spread threat to Europe
The number of HIV cases shows no signs of a decline in the EU region and continues to rise in eastern Europe and central Asia, a report out today says. Read more
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Cyber-bullying link to suicide
An expert has called for social media companies to take steps to protect teenagers from cyber-bullying – warning that it contributes to suicides. Read more
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Indoor sunbeds linked to three skin cancer types
Further evidence has shown the dangers of using indoor tanning booths, researchers warn today. Read more
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Vitamin D no good for colds, study suggests
A new study has found no evidence that taking a vitamin D supplement can reduce the chance of catching a cold. Read more
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Joy at anti-smoking success
Campaigners claim a major blow has been dealt to the tobacco industry after a court backed the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes. Read more
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New cocoa link to blood pressure reduction
Eating dark chocolate and cocoa may reduce blood pressure, researchers say today. Read more
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Why women live longer?
Women tend to live longer than men – and it may be in the genes they give to their sons, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more
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Teen risks push blood pressure high – warning
Teenage girls who take the Pill and boys who drink alcohol are putting their bodies at risk from heart disease and high blood pressure in late adolescence, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Hope for once-a-day HIV pill
A new once-a-day pill for HIV infection has beaten conventional treatments in a series of trials, it was announced today. Read more
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Dark chocolate could be medicine?
Eating dark chocolate every day could help people who are at risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, according to an analysis published today. Read more