Europe
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Diabetes study to investigate lifestyle choices
The prevention of diabetes 2 through diet, lifestyle and exercise is to be investigated in the largest study of its kind. Read more
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Health spending link to cancer treatment success
Survival from cancer is strongly linked to total spending on health care across Europe, a conference has been told. Read more
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Chinese medicine in UK cancer tests
British doctors are set to conduct trials of a powerful Chinese traditional medicine on cancer patients, it has been announced. Read more
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Gene clues to immune strength
Immune system strength may be determined by genes, according to a major European study published yesterday. Read more
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Stem cell hope for body reconstruction
Women whose bodies are being rebuilt after cancer surgery may be able to benefit from a new generation of stem cell "enriched" fat grafts, researchers report today. Read more
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Fitness speeds up brain but not memory
Being physically fit may speed up the brain – but it does not enhance the memory, a major conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Head and neck cancer awareness urged
Experts are seeking to raise awareness of the risk of cancers that affect the head and neck this week. Read more
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Nordic walk or work-out?
Scandinavian researchers have clashed over the best type of exercise for people with health problems. Read more
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ADHD awareness urged
An awareness week is being run across Europe to raise the profile of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Read more
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New hope for cystic fibrosis treatment
A “promising” new drug for cystic fibrosis has been revealed by scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory. Read more