Europe
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Virus discovery boosts diabetes vaccine hope
A viral infection may contribute to the development of type 1 diabetes – leading to prospects of an anti-diabetes vaccine, Norwegian researchers have reported. Read more
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Yoga as good as cycling for heart?
Yoga may be as good as other physical activities at improving heart health, researchers say today. Read more
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Two minute delay before cutting cord?
Cutting the umbilical cord is a key skill after birth – and now Spanish researchers say the job should be delayed for two minutes. Read more
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Sedative woke coma patient
A common sedative drug unexpectedly awoke a patient from a coma, Italian doctors have reported. Read more
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Vaccine response gene booster clue
Scientists say they have found a gene which may play a key role in making flu vaccines effective. Read more
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Health cuts link to maternal deaths
Cuts in health services across Europe are linked to increase rates of deaths of new mothers, researchers warned today. Read more
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Prostate cancer sign found
A protein that affects tumour cells may provide vital new clues about prostate cancer, researchers have reported. Read more
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Basic medical care of Ebola patients "neglected"
Basic medical care for Ebola is being "neglected", despite the fact that it could reduce the number of deaths, it is claimed today. Read more
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Variations in global cancer survival rates
Lung cancer and stomach cancer survival rates in the UK are among the poorest in Europe but it is better news for breast cancer patients, according to an analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Europe faces HIV surge
Europe and the former Soviet Union countries are failing to turn the tide of the HIV epidemic, according to stark new figures published yesterday. Read more