Europe
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Call for global crack-down on tobacco promotion
Health officials today called for worldwide bans on tobacco advertising and promotion as part of the drive to reduce smoking rates. Read more
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New virus incubates for week or more
A deadly new virus emerging in the Middle East incubates for up to two weeks before victims suffer symptoms, doctors warned today. Read more
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Pesticide link to Parkinson’s
Weed-killers and other artificial chemicals in the environment may be fuelling increasing rates of Parkinson’s disease, according to a major analysis published last night. Read more
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Alzheimer’s drug hopes dashed
Hopes for a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease were dashed by researchers last night. Read more
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Hope for E.coli vaccine
Swedish researchers have announced the successful development of a vaccine against E.coli infection. Read more
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Bunions inherited?
If you develop bunions and lesser toe deformities – blame your parents. For a new study has confirmed that white Europeans are likely to inherit their foot problems. Read more
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Mediterranean diet ‘boosts ageing brain’
Elderly people can boost their brain power by following a Mediterranean diet with either added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts – rather than a low-fat diet, researchers say today. Read more
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New gene screen warning
The public should be careful of signing up for genetic screening tests which search for undiscovered health risks, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Europe ready for heart awareness day
Twenty-one countries across Europe are taking part in a heart failure awareness day (HFA-Day) today to help people recognise the symptoms and get early treatment. Read more
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Fungus treatment call for asthma care
Thousands of patients with asthma may need anti-fungal therapy, experts have reported. Read more