Europe
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Cleaning and cooling harms care home resident lungs
Residents of nursing homes may be suffering lung damage from poor air quality linked to factors such as cleaning products and cooling systems, according to a major European study today. Read more
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High cholesterol disorder prevents diabetes?
People with naturally high cholesterol levels may enjoy protection against the development of diabetes, according to Dutch researchers. Read more
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How O blood stops malaria
Blood group O gives protection against malaria because it resists a glue-like protein involved in the disease, Swedish researchers have reported. Read more
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Cut down sugar – WHO
Sugar should not represent more than 10% of daily energy intake, according to global guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Surgeon sets out head transplant plan
Human head transplants could be performed within two years, according to an Italian surgeon. Read more
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Weight loss surgery increases pregnancy complications
Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery and go on to become pregnant should be given extra care by their health services. Read more
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Coffee could reduce MS risk
Drinking coffee could help to lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis, it was claimed last night. Read more
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Stem cell transplants pass a million
More than a million stem cell transplants have now taken place, researchers say today. Read more
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Call for more research on rare diseases
One of the leading authorities on rare diseases has called for adequate funding and research to help those diagnosed with uncommon illnesses. Read more
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Europe warning on measles
Europe needs to step up measles vaccination campaigns, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. Read more