Europe
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Diet may deter endometrial cancer
A healthy diet, based on Mediterranean foods, could help a woman halve her risk of developing cancer of the lining of the womb, researchers report today. Read more
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Fibre may protect against diabetes
A new study adds to the evidence that consuming dietary fibre may protect against type 2 diabetes, researchers report today. Read more
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Noise may trigger waist expansion
People who live with high levels of traffic noise face an increased risk of carrying a "spare tyre" through having surplus fat around the waist, researchers warn today. Read more
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Chronic brain injury risk from rugby
Rugby players could be at risk from a degenerative condition often known as "punch drunk syndrome," doctors warned today. Read more
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Stroke risk may be cut by cholesterol drugs
Healthy older people enjoy a reduced risk of suffering stroke if they are taking cholesterol lowering drugs, researchers report today. Read more
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Backing to tackle world health challenges
The world’s richest countries are to support the World Health Organisation to tackle drug-resistant organisms and new tropical diseases, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Vicious cycle of inactivity in obesity
Obesity may cause inactivity by restricting movement ability, researchers warn today. Read more
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Heart risk to athletes "common"
Being an elite athlete does not protect from some forms of heart disease – and, according to a new study, large numbers of highly trained sportspeople are at risk. Read more
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How cannabis stunts growth
Young teenagers who smoke cannabis may experience early puberty – and reduced growth, a major European conference is to be told. Read more
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Keeping active key to elderly health?
Elderly men benefit massively from taking half an hour’s exercise a day, researchers report today. Read more