Europe
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Jogging should stay light?
People who do regular light jogging gain more health than endurance runners, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Stroke risk for mid-life heavy drinkers
Middle-aged people who have more than two alcoholic drinks a day could face a greater risk of stroke than those with high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Ebola vaccine new hope
An Ebola vaccine being tested in the UK has shown signs of effectiveness in trials on volunteers, it was announced last night. Read more
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Daily drinking may be worse for liver
Daily drinking of alcohol may be worse for the liver than binge-drinking, according to Danish researchers. Read more
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Contraceptive link to brain cancer
Women who take contraceptives over a long period face a very small increased risk of developing brain cancer, researchers have reported. Read more
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Pain relief boost for Europe
Patients in several European countries should get improved access to pain medicines following a five year study, it has been announced. Read more
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Inactivity worse than obesity in Europe
Europeans are suffering more from lack of fitness than from obesity, researchers claimed yesterday. Read more
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Happiness link to female bone health
Happy women have stronger bones than others when they reach old age, according to Finnish researchers. Read more
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Alcohol risk from working long hours
People who work long hours face a risk of drinking too much alcohol, researchers warned today. Read more
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Happy homes mean healthy hearts
A happy home as a child is a key factor in deciding heart health in adulthood, according to Finnish researchers. Read more