Europe
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Cholesterol vitamin problems
The vitamin niacin can cause unpleasant side-effects when taken with cholesterol-lowering statins, researchers warn today. Read more
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New pregnancy coffee warning
Chocolate and cola may be off the menu for pregnant women – as well as coffee – following the findings of Scandinavian research revealed today. Read more
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Transplant pioneer works on brain repair
A pioneering transplant surgeon has set out ambitious plans to extend the range of surgery by harnessing the power of stem cells. Read more
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Middle East virus may act ‘like common cold’
The new virus that has emerged in the Middle East may be better at infecting humans than has been hoped – but may also be treatable, scientists said today. Read more
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Stem transplants pass million
More than one million blood stem cell transplants have now taken place globally, campaigners have revealed. Read more
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Smoking bans boost pregnancy health
Restrictions on smoking lead to improvements for pregnant women, reducing rates of premature births, researchers say today. Read more
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Euro-boost for diabetes eye research
Researchers in Belfast are embarking on a major project aimed at using the latest technologies to save the sight of people with diabetes, it was announced today. Read more
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Vitamin C helps athlete colds
According to popular myth vitamin C is good for colds – and this may be true for people undertaking stressful physical activity, researchers say. Read more
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Folic acid may prevent autism
Women are encouraged to take the vitamin folic acid in pregnancy – and a new study suggests it may help prevent autism. Read more
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Calcium linked to heart death
A high calcium intake may be linked to women facing an increased risk of serious heart disease, researchers warned today. Read more