Europe
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Teeth clue to heart disease
Bad teeth are a major factor in the development of heart disease, according to a major European study published today. Read more
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Trance cuts pain of heart procedure
Guiding patients into a trance helps them to cope with pain and anxiety during the heart procedure, ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to Danish experts. Read more
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Teens to reveal changing brains
Two thousand teenagers from across Europe will provide clues about how why some young people develop serious mental health issues. Read more
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Living alone aggravates skin cancer risk
Men who live alone face the greatest risk from the skin cancer melanoma, according to a new study. Read more
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Call for cholesterol drug guideline rethink
Guidelines for prescribing cholesterol-lowering statins vary massively between Europe and North America, according to a new study. Read more
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Sleep clues to obesity
Good sleep may be one of the key factors in preventing obesity and diabetes, researchers say today. Read more
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Screen some women more often – conference
About a third of women would benefit from undergoing breast screening more frequently than at present, a conference has been told. Read more
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How exercise reduces breast cancer risk
Women of any age can cut their risk of breast cancer by undertaking daily physical activity, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Breast care boosted in Britain – conference
Britain has achieved a transformation in breast cancer care of young women in the last 25 years, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Breast cancer battle gains and losses
The battle against breast cancer is showing gains and losses, a conference heard yesterday. Read more