Europe
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Doubts over birth problem link to brain damage
Two studies yesterday gave contradictory views of the extent that human error is responsible for brain damage to new-born babies. Read more
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Antibiotic drug resistance call
The world needs to rethink its approach to antibiotics if it is to overcome the growing threat of drug resistance, experts say today. Read more
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Women with asthma ‘take longer to conceive’
Women who suffer from asthma could take longer to get pregnant, according to a new Danish study. Read more
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Fitness plea for world diabetes day
People who develop diabetes in later life can avoid heart disease by keeping fit, according to the findings of a major study reported today. Read more
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New bird flu infection warning
The first case of human infection from a common bird flu virus has been discovered in Taiwan, it has been announced. Read more
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Cold baths might protect against diabetes
Low levels of brown fat, linked to innate protection against the cold, may be responsible for making some ethnic groups vulnerable to obesity and diabetes, researchers said today. Read more
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Breast radiotherapy targeting booster
A targeted radiotherapy treatment may help save lives and spare women who undergo breast surgery weeks of misery, it was reported today. Read more
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Chocolate may protect against fat
Chocoholics need not put on weight – and may even benefit from their habit, according to a new study. Read more
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Polio warning for Europe
European countries could be under threat from an outbreak of polio in war-torn Syria, experts warned today. Read more
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Knee ligament discovery
Surgeons in Belgium hope to revolutionise treatment of sporting injuries after discovering a missing ligament in the human knee. Read more