Europe
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Euro-deal to tackle obesity
A European deal to step up the battle against obesity has been agreed, it has been announced. Read more
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Gene match set to give healthy babies
A revolutionary new genetic technique has been used to enable couples to have healthy children and overcome the misery of miscarriage, it was announced today. Read more
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Middle East virus not yet at pandemic potential
A deadly new virus may not yet pose a major threat to the world, researchers say today. Read more
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Clue to winter heart events
So-called brown fat stored on the body may prove dangerous to humans in the winter, researchers have warned. Read more
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Sleep link to heart disease
People seeking to live a healthy lifestyle benefit from a good night’s sleep, researchers reported today. Read more
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Doctors warned on painkillers
Doctors have been issued new guidance about the use of painkillers following a series of European reviews. Read more
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Danger of stressing about stress
Fear of stress may be just as damaging as suffering from stress itself, researchers warn today. Read more
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Heart deaths fall
Deaths from heart disease in Europe are falling, researchers say today. Read more
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Vitamin D vital in pregnancy
A baby’s vitamin D levels are largely set by its mother, researchers have found. Read more
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Search for allergy causes in womb
Food allergies may be acquired before birth, a major conference has been told. Read more