Europe
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Frailty in old age risk linked to midlife obesity
Mid-life obesity is linked to an increased risk of physical frailty in older age, according to Norwegian research published today. Read more
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Teens’ lack of sleep could increase multiple sclerosis risk
Teenagers who do not get enough sleep could increase their risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life, a new Swedish study suggests today. Read more
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Chemotherapy first approach reduces risk of colon cancer return
Chemotherapy before surgery reduces the risk of colon cancer returning in two years by 28%, according to a new study. Read more
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Visiting parks linked to reduced use of medication
Regular visits to urban green spaces, such as parks, may be linked to reduced use of some prescription medicines, according to a Finnish study published today. Read more
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Possible blood marker of early Alzheimer’s disease
A newly discovered biomarker in the blood could help detect Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage. Read more
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Women with diabetes face increased risk of venous thromboembolism
Women with diabetes are at greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, particularly during perimenopause, according to an Austrian study. Read more
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Silly walks could help to improve physical health
Walking like Mr Teabag in the infamous Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks sketch could help adults to achieve their physical activity targets, according to a new study. Read more
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Folk medicine remedy found unreliable
New research has investigated a popular folk medicine remedy for staunching blood, widely used in Switzerland – and found that it does not work. Read more
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Newborns not at higher risk of being colonised by hospital pathogens
Healthy newborn babies are not at higher risk than adults of being colonised by antimicrobial-resistant gut bacteria in hospital, a new study has found. Read more
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More work to be done to eliminate cervical cancer
Countries must scale up cervical cancer screening programmes if they are to reach the World Health Organization 2030 elimination target, experts say today. Read more