Europe
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Women gaining years by the decade
Improved care of common diseases has led to middle-aged women looking forward to as much as three years more of life than just 30 years ago, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Expanding waist triggers winter heart problems
New findings show how cold weather and winter can trigger an outbreak of heart attacks, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Men grow taller over a century
Men in Europe are on average more than four inches taller than a century ago, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Migraine link to brain damage
The headache problem migraine is linked to permanent changes to brain structure, researchers report today. Read more
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Brain stimulation hope for polio survivors
Brain stimulation may help survivors of polio who suffer from sleep and fatigue problems, according to a new study. Read more
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Psychedelia boost for mental health
Psychedelic drugs such as LSD and magic mushrooms do not seem to trigger mental health problems – and may even prevent them, researchers claimed last night. Read more
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Scanner may read thoughts
Researchers may have successfully used a scanning device to read thoughts, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Plan to improve MS assessment
A group of proteins could help multiple sclerosis patients get more accurate diagnostics about the severity and progress of their disease, Swedish researchers have reported. Read more
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Cholesterol threat to men
High cholesterol levels are a bigger problem for middle-aged men than for women, researchers warn today. Read more
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Diets that protect against diabetes
Low-carb diets and the so-called Mediterranean diet can both help protect against developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Read more