Europe
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Risk illiteracy creating new diseases – claim
Being at "high risk" of disease has become an illness in its own right, it was claimed today. Read more
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Europe steps up search for HIV vaccine
The hunt for an effective HIV vaccine has been stepped up with the launch of a major European-backed research programme, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Dogs linked to asthma reduction
Children exposed to dogs and farm animals in infancy enjoy a reduced risk of developing asthma, according to a major Swedish study published last night. Read more
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Gene links to ageing uncovered
New genetic findings should help scientists uncover the secrets of human ageing, researchers have reported. Read more
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Plague bacteria mutated to cause pandemics
The plague was endemic in Europe and Asia long before it gained the ability to spread through fleas, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Second glass increases breast cancer risk
A major European study has shown how drinking alcohol daily can increase women’s risk of breast cancer. Read more
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Cancer risk from long-term radiation
Continuous exposure to low-dose radiation creates a cancer risk that should be minimised, according to a study published today. Read more
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Sniff and gasp to stop fainting, conference hears
A sniffing and gasping technique can help prevent fainting episodes, a major European heart conference has heard. Read more
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Medicine labels to reveal salt content
Medicines across Europe are to be labelled with information about salt and sodium content, it has been revealed. Read more
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Q fever linked to lymphoma
The risk of lymphoma is increased by infection with the bacterium that causes Q fever, French researchers report today. Read more