Europe
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Most adults set to be overweight in much of Europe
Ireland is set to be the plumpest country in Europe – with nearly half its population classed as obese, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Screen teens for heart risk – conference
Teenagers and young adults could successfully be screened for risk of sudden cardiac death, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Arguments fatal to middle-aged?
Arguments and demanding relatives all pose serious risks to the health of middle-aged people, according to a new study. Read more
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Urban air pollution worsens – WHO
Air pollution is getting worse in most of the world’s major cities – posing increased risks of heart disease and cancer, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. Read more
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Brain affected by premature menopause
Women who experience an early menopause may suffer long-term negative effects on the brain, experts warn today. Read more
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Endometrial cancer clue found
Aggressive forms of endometrial cancer are linked to high levels of a protein linked to appetite and blood pressure, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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New safety boost for flu vaccine
Children born to women who received a new flu vaccine did not suffer any impact on their development, researchers are set to report today. Read more
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Food chemical link to blood pressure
Phosphate chemicals widely used in the food industry may have a negative effect on the heart and blood pressure, according to a new study. Read more
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Baby helmets make no difference
An expensive helmet treatment to preserve the shapes of babies’ heads makes no "meaningful" difference, researchers say today. Read more
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Deaf threat to musicians
Professional musicians face a massively increased risk of losing their hearing, a study shows today. Read more