Europe
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Experts slam e-cigarette restriction proposals
Proposals for worldwide restrictions on e-cigarettes are based on a misleading analysis, British experts said today. Read more
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How sitting may shorten life
Too much sitting down may shorten life through direct impact on DNA, researchers claim today. Read more
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Diabetes risk for vulnerable coffee drinkers
Intake of coffee appears to be linked to growing risk of young adults with high blood pressure developing diabetes, new research has found. Read more
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Exercise benefit on heart failure risk
A large study has added to the evidence that exercise can have a protective effect on the heart. Read more
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An apple a day…
Simply eating one item of fruit a day may be responsible for cutting the risk of heart disease and stroke by 40%, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Self-winding pacemaker unveiled
The self-winding wristwatch has been available for decades – and now Swiss researchers are applying its technology to heart pacemakers, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Tea best for heart?
Tea may be one of the best drinks to prevent heart disease – while energy drinks should be avoided, according to new findings. Read more
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Everest reveals blood pressure risks
Blood pressure increases steadily as humans reach high altitudes, according to the latest findings of medical research on Mount Everest. Read more
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Warming to bring tropical diseases to Med?
Travellers to the Mediterranean may soon be sleeping under mosquito nets and worrying about Dengue fever, British experts warn today. Read more
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Alarm at mutant polio virus
The polio virus may be able to mutate to avoid vaccines, researchers have revealed. Read more