Europe
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Travellers spreading antibiotic resistance
Increased global travel may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistant genes, according to a Swedish study. Read more
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Space test for bone marrow cancer
Space technology could be used to help detect cancer of the bone marrow, a European conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Clever students plan for health
Men who are clever in their early adulthood tend to be fitter than their contemporaries later in life, according to Danish researchers. Read more
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Oxygen deprivation has long term impact
There is a raised risk of disability or death as a toddler for children who experienced prolonged low blood oxygen as a new baby, researchers reported last night. Read more
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How gastric bypass burns energy
Patients who undergo gastric bypass gain an unexpected bonus from the procedure, according to a Swedish study. Read more
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Mental agility link to heart risk
Slow brain activity may indicate increased risk of heart attack or stroke, Dutch researchers say today. Read more
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Religion key to elderly mental health
Churches are one of the greatest sources of mental well-being for elderly Europeans, researchers have reported. Read more
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A little activity keeps pensioners going
Pensioners continue to benefit from keeping a little bit active – even if they struggle to meet targets for physical fitness, researchers say today. Read more
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Perils of young fatherhood?
Family life is generally thought to be good for men – but starting too early may be less so, researchers say today. Read more
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New hope to stop type 1 diabetes
An immune system component may be able to reverse the progress of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, Swedish researchers have reported. Read more