Australia
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Doubts over vit D therapy
Vitamin D has been touted as a treatment for fragile bones – but a new analysis warns it may increase the rate of injuries among the elderly. Read more
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Global baby care call
The world needs to improve the care of new-born babies to reduce the toll of child deaths, the World Health Organisation warns today. Read more
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Alcohol in pregnancy linked to childhood leukemia
New research has linked drinking alcohol in pregnancy with an increased risk of children developing blood cancer. Read more
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Morning sickness a mother-daughter matter?
Severe morning sickness in pregnancy may run in families, researchers said today. Read more
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Australia defies death – survey
Working age men in Iceland have the lowest death rates in the world – whilst Australian rates are amongst the fastest falling, new figures showed today. Read more
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Fattism can be fought – experts
People training to be doctors and nurses are prejudiced – against fat people, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Maternal deaths falling – mostly
Several wealthy countries have seen surprising increases in deaths of pregnant women – whilst poorer countries are making big progress against the problem, according to a major analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Cold-activated drug unveiled
Scientists have developed a drug that is only activated in cold temperatures, it has been announced. Read more
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Cycle machines boost baby health
Women who are overweight or suffer from diabetes can help ensure their babies are a healthy weight by undertaking aerobic exercise, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Pregnancy "safe" after breast treatment
Women who have undergone breast cancer treatment are safe to have babies, researchers report today. Read more