Europe
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Junk food dominates children’s TV
Advertising of "junk food" is tightly controlled around children’s programmes in the UK – but this does not apply to the content, according to a new study. Read more
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Give blood to counteract jet lag?
People who work night shifts might benefit their health by undertaking regular blood donations, scientists say today. Read more
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Insulin pumps better than injections
People with type 2 diabetes who need insulin fare better with pumps than regular injections, according to the findings of a study reported today. Read more
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Small risk following caesarean birth
Having a caesarean birth may raise the future risk of stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy for a woman, researchers warn today. Read more
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Risks from donated egg IVF
Becoming pregnant with donated eggs may pose some health risks to women, researchers have warned. Read more
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Hope for new cancer drug
A new drug aimed at the DNA of cancer cells could help patients with untreatable disease, a conference has heard. Read more
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Infertility drug cancer link not proved
Women who have taken fertility drugs may not need to worry about risk of hormone-related cancer, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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New TV threat to young adults
Young adults who spend more than three hours a day in front of the television may double their risk of an untimely death, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Job loss hits US workers harder than Europeans
People who lose their jobs in the USA are at a higher risk of depression than their European counterparts, according to a new study. Read more
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When football boosts health
Playing football may be better for the blood pressure than watching the World Cup in Brazil, researchers said last night. Read more