Europe
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Non-smoking breast-feeding may give cancer protection
Breastfeeding for more than six months may safeguard non-smoking mothers against breast cancer, a new report from Spain has suggested. Read more
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Plan to protect footballers
Football clubs should step up measures to prepare for medical emergencies following a series of incidents involving players, experts say today. Read more
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Fish may prevent arthritis
Eating fish may help protect against arthritis, researchers report today. Read more
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Child epilepsy gene found
Researchers have reported the first gene linked to common forms of epilepsy in children. Read more
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Camel link to Middle East virus
The deadly new virus in the Middle East may have reached humans through camels, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Caesarean allergy risk studied
Birth by Caesarean section could leave children vulnerable to allergies and bowel disease, according to a new study. Read more
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How low-cal diets lengthen life
Scientists are uncovering the secrets of using low-calorie diets to increase lifespan. Read more
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Dismay as infant formula promotions continue
Only a handful of countries have taken action against the promotion of breast-milk substitutes to mothers, campaigners warned yesterday. Read more
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Call to tackle child heart risk
As many as one in six European children are at risk of heart disease because of obesity and lack of fitness, researchers warn today. Read more
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Middle East virus mysteries probed
The deadly new lung virus found in the Middle East may have originated in African bats, researchers say. Read more