Europe
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How happiness can harm the heart
Joyful events can trigger acute stress cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo syndrome, according to a European study published today. Read more
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Cancer risk among type 1 diabetes patients revealed
Diabetes affects the risk of developing cancer – increasing it for some forms and reducing it for others, according to the findings of a new European study. Read more
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Zika virus link to Guillain-Barré syndrome
The Zika virus may cause severe neurological disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), according to research published last night (29 February, 2016). Read more
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Warning on diabetes blood pressure treatment
Some people with diabetes may suffer harm from intensive blood pressure treatment, Swedish researchers warn today. Read more
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European guidelines for heart failure discharge
New European guidelines seek to help doctors decide when to discharge patients with acute heart failure from hospital. Read more
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Active work may interact with high blood pressure
Women with hypertension and highly active jobs face a hugely increased risk of developing ischaemic heart disease, according to a new Danish study. Read more
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Link between asthma and fertility explored
A Danish study highlights the difficulties women with asthma may face in becoming pregnant. Read more
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Zika needs lab analysis – Euro-experts
Laboratory studies of the Zika virus are "urgently" needed, European experts say. Read more
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Paracetamol warning in pregnancy and infancy
Early exposure to paracetamol may raise the risk of a child developing asthma, researchers warn today. Read more
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Checklists reduce mortality – Italian study
The risk of dying up to 90 days after surgery was reduced after a hospital introduced surgical safety checklists (SSCs), an Italian study has reported. Read more