Europe
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Breast cancer conference draws researchers
Diabetes, physical fitness and early diagnosis have been among the early topics at a major European conference on breast cancer. Read more
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European cancer epidemic warning
Cancer research must become a greater priority in order to avoid a European ‘epidemic’, experts warn today. Read more
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Childhood adversity linked to cardiovascular disease
Adversity in childhood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in early adulthood, new Danish research published today shows. Read more
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Two thirds of global population likely to have COVID-19 antibodies
Two thirds of the global population are likely to have COVID-19 antibodies from vaccination or infection, according to a new World Health Organization study. Read more
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Any increase in physical activity reduces early mortality risk
Increasing the amount of physical activity an inactive individual does – even at low levels – helps to reduce their risk of early mortality, a new Spanish study shows today. Read more
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More intense physical activity benefits heart health
The risk of cardiovascular disease is reduced the more people undertake physical activity that is at least moderate, a new study out today has shown. Read more
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Genetic alternations in glioma brain cancers identified
A range of genetic alterations in glioma brain cancers have been identified that could affect adult brain cancer patients’ responses to treatment and survival. Read more
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Early hope for halting cancer-causing gene
Promising results have been reported in the first trial to effectively inhibit a gene known to cause cancer, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Exposure to anaesthesia in the womb appears safe
New research indicates that the foetus’ brain development is not at risk if pregnant women undergo anaesthesia. Read more
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How COVID impact on mortality continues
Many European countries, including Scotland, have faced a prolonged slump in life expectancy levels following the arrival of the COVID pandemic in 2020, according to a stark new analysis published last night. Read more