Europe
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Antibiotic abusers revealed
Rates of antibiotic use vary massively in the countries on the fringe of the European Union, according to figures published today. Read more
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Hope for early test for pregnancy problem
Doctors may soon be able to test women early in pregnancy to identify the risk of their developing the deadly condition, pre-eclampsia, according to a Norwegian study. Read more
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Pregnancy obesity warning on screening
Growing rates of obesity among pregnant women may hamper efforts to use ultra-sound to monitor the health of babies, researchers have warned. Read more
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Crimean fever vaccine unveiled
A novel vaccine against Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus has been unveiled by scientists at Public Health England (PHE). Read more
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Nicotine patches no help in pregnancy
Pregnant women who are trying to stop smoking gain little from using nicotine patches, researchers have warned. Read more
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Hope for new ovarian test
Danish researchers have developed a powerful new test for ovarian cancer. Read more
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Diet link to pregnancy health
Pregnant women who eat a healthy diet help to cut their risk of going into premature labour, researchers reveal today. Read more
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MMR prevents child infections
Children who have had the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine may enjoy protection from a range of serious infections, researchers say today. Read more
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Overweight "normal" for children
Being overweight is rapidly becoming the new "normal" for child body-shape, European health leaders warn today. Read more
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Denmark hails HPV vaccination success
An HPV vaccine is already “highly effective” in reducing the risk of cervical lesions, just six years after it was introduced, the first Danish study into its benefits has found. Read more