Europe
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How breast-screening saves lives
Mammography screening can cut breast cancer deaths by about 28%, according to a new study. Read more
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How sunshine vitamin prevents death
The link between levels of vitamin D – which is generated by sunshine – and death from all causes is "remarkably consistent" across different countries, researchers say today. Read more
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E-cigarettes may move beyond quitters
E-cigarettes are still mainly favoured by existing smokers – and are not yet drawing in new nicotine addicts, according to a major European study published today. Read more
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Arthritis campaign calls for simple steps
People who are developing rheumatoid arthritis need timely referrals to specialists, campaigners said today. Read more
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Six thousand steps to knee health
People with arthritis of the knee often find walking difficult – but 6,000 steps a day can make a massive difference to their health, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Gene test to save knees?
Genetic testing could be used to identify patients facing the risk of developing severe osteoarthritis of the knee or hip, a European conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Allergy victims "trapped" – Euro-conference
People with allergy are "trapped" by the disease, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Divorce link to overweight children
Children whose parents divorce are at a greater risk of being overweight or obese, a Norwegian study has claimed. Read more
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How men and women feel pain
Men suffer more pain than women after major surgery – but discomfort levels are the other way round after minor procedures, researchers say. Read more
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Diabetes drug may slow ageing
An anti-diabetes drug may have the ability to slow the ageing process and increase lifespan, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more