Europe

  • Panic disorder gene found

    Scientists have discovered a gene responsible for panic disorder, it has been announced. Read more

  • HIV vaccine hope

    A new vaccine that triggers the production of antibodies to block HIV going into healthy human cells is under development. Read more

  • European HIV rates climb

    Europe suffered an 8% increase in infection from HIV in the last year, according to new figures. Read more

  • Allergy risk lower than murder risk

    People with food allergies are more likely to be murdered than to die from a severe reaction, researchers said yesterday. Read more

  • Private link to Caesareans

    Women giving birth using private health care are twice as likely to have a Caesarean section as those who use state-funded services, researchers reveal today. Read more

  • Neanderthal link to immunity

    Many Europeans may benefit from an immune system boost they received from ancient Neanderthals, scientists have claimed. Read more

  • Welcome for TB drug u-turn

    Campaigners have welcomed a u-turn on a European ban on a new TB drug, creating hope of finding new ways of tackling drug-resistant disease. Read more

  • Lifestyle link to ease of pregnancy

    Living a healthy lifestyle before becoming pregnant can help women have uncomplicated pregnancies, according to a major new study today. Read more

  • Too much sport as bad as too little – study

    Teenagers who are driven towards sporting excellence, practising for hours daily, suffer ill-effects as much as those who do little activity, researchers claimed today. Read more

  • Bed-time aspirin might be best

    People who take aspirin to prevent heart attack might be better taking it at bed-time than in the morning, according to a Dutch study. Read more