Australia
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Gene that drives melanoma
A single gene mutation is responsible for more than two thirds of cases of the deadly skin cancer melanoma, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Nerve destruction treats blood pressure
Doctors have tested a new surgical treatment for patients with uncontrollably high blood pressure, it has been announced. Read more
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Pregnancy smoking risk cut if women quit early
Women who stop smoking early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of premature birth, researchers reported today. Read more
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Very hot tea may bring throat cancer risk
There may be a health risk from drinking extremely hot tea, researchers report today. Read more
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Breast cancer relapse best caught early
Early detection of second breast tumours in women can dramatically cut death rates, researchers reported today. Read more
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Study reassures over fertility drug cancer risk
Women’s risk of ovarian cancer does not appear to be raised by the use of fertility drugs, new research has found. Read more
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World campaign against obesity
Obesity was the theme of World Cancer Day yesterday – as new evidence showed public ignorance of the link between weight and cancer is worldwide. Read more
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Micro-motors will ‘swim’ through bloodstream
Australian researchers are putting the final design touches to micro-motors small enough to swim in the human bloodstream. Read more
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Premature birth risk from binge drinking
New findings, published today, show how a baby can suffer from a mother’s binge drinking during pregnancy. Read more
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Head-bangers, texting, Twist and Slam
Texting may hold the key to running casualty tents at rock festivals – but heavy metal fans may need more wide-ranging public health measures, researchers report today. Read more