Europe
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Caution on new antibiotic
UK experts have welcomed the discovery of a new antibiotic – while warning it will not tackle some of the toughest organisms to destroy. Read more
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Circumcision link to autism?
Circumcision of tiny boys may trigger autism in some cases, researchers warn today. Read more
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Vaccine multiple sclerosis risk dismissed
A cancer vaccine offered to young women is not responsible for triggering multiple sclerosis, researchers say today. Read more
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Diabetes care warning
People with type 1 diabetes continue to face a struggle to achieve their full span of life, British researchers warned last night. Read more
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Dog gene clue to eye therapy
A gene defect that is responsible for a recently identified form of progressive retinal atrophy in Swedish dogs could help to treat blindness in humans. Read more
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Sci-fi technology fails to stop cardiac arrest
In the 24th century, victims of cardiac arrest are still likely to face a high risk of dying, according to Austrian researchers. Read more
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Development disorder genes emerging
Growing numbers of children with rare disabilities can now be diagnosed with specific, gene-related diseases, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Eye stem cell treatment gets backing
An eye treatment is set to be the first stem cell therapy approved for routine use in Europe, it has been announced. Read more
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Broccoli hope for rare ageing disease
Many health benefits have been claimed for broccoli – but scientists now believe it holds the key to treating a rare genetic condition that causes premature ageing. Read more
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Evaporating seasonal fat – but not through cartoons or game machines?
Many people will seek to lose weight in the New Year – but few will realise where their body fat goes, scientists claims today. Read more