Europe
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Surgery that spares women cancer
Women who undergo surgery for the condition endometriosis may enjoy protection against cancer, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Adult health may decline – warning
New generations of adults are less healthy than their predecessors – putting at risk continuing improvements in human life expectancy, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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How cutting weight saves a nation’s lives
A slight drop in the population’s weight could significantly cut the rate of people dying from diabetes and heart disease, new research suggests. Read more
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Obesity genes unveiled
Seven new genes have been linked to obesity, it was announced last night. Read more
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Less salt, more potassium ‘saves lives’
Reducing salt intake and increasing potassium would save millions of lives every year from heart disease and stroke, three new reports claim. Read more
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Backing for DNA testing after smear
A simple DNA-based test can help to identify more easily those women who have an increased chance of developing cervical cancer following an abnormal smear test result, researchers have reported. Read more
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Cancer genes unveiled by the dozen
Dozens of new genetic findings about three major cancers were unveiled last night, bringing closer systematic testing for the diseases. Read more
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Biological clock linked to disease vulnerability
People who fall ill with a range of diseases may be victims of accelerated biological ageing, researchers said last night. Read more
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Alternative issues at heart conference
Calming techniques such as yoga could play a key role in helping patients with irregular heart rhythms, experts say today. Read more
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Transplant challenge for World Kidney Day
Senior transplant specialists today called for steps to increase public awareness of organ donation for World Kidney Day. Read more