Europe
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UK prepares for Zika pregnancy threat
British obstetricians have been issued guidelines on the care of pregnant women who have visited countries with Zika virus outbreaks. Read more
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New sedentary time/diabetes link
A new link has been found between daily sedentary time and risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Read more
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COPD and asthma “labels”?
A new “radical” approach to patient management should be introduced that identifies “treatable traits” rather than labelling someone as having asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory experts claim today (1 February, 2016). Read more
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Antidepressant risks for children unveiled
Children treated with antidepressants face an increased risk of becoming aggressive and suicidal, according to a ground-breaking analysis published today. Read more
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No vitamin D protection against infant asthma
Supplementation with vitamin D during pregnancy has no beneficial effect on asthma in the child, according to a Danish study published last night. Read more
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Women face increased COPD risk
Women are up to two times more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men, according to new findings. Read more
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Stress at 18 linked to risk of diabetes
People with a low resistance to stress at 18 could double their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in later life, according to a study in Sweden. Read more
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Joint pain focus for European year
A European Year Against Joint Pain campaign has been launched, highlighting a problem afflicting half the population over the age of 50. Read more
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Oral antifungals may pose risk to foetus
There may be cause for concern over a link between oral antifungal drugs and the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth, new research suggests. Read more
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Plasma treatment for Ebola not proved
The use of donor plasma to treat Ebola patients has not been shown to improve survival chances, according to the findings of a major European study published last night. Read more