Europe
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Lung cancer rises among women
Lung cancer is set to overcome disease of the breast as a killer of women in Europe within just two years, experts warned today. Read more
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UK lung cancer death rate challenge
Patients with lung cancer in the UK have some of the poorest survival rates in the developed world, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Short-sightedness genes found
Dozens of genes linked to short-sightedness have been found, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Measles reaches new high
Cases of measles in the UK have reached their highest levels in 18 years, health officials have warned. Read more
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Stress link to diabetes, not cancer
Chronic stress may not lead to cancer – but it is linked to diabetes in men, according to two studies published today. Read more
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Ozone link to pregnancy problems
Air pollution may be responsible for triggering a dangerous condition in pregnancy, researchers warn today. Read more
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Migraine nerve treatment hope
Just 20 minutes of nerve stimulation a day may help people suffering from migraine headaches, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Changes needed to stop HIV epidemic
HIV prevention programmes in Africa that target couples that have one infected partner are not doing enough to bring about a reduction in the virus among the general population, experts warn today. Read more
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Hope for early Alzheimer’s treatment
A British-Italian joint project has led to the development of a promising new drug aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, it has been announced. Read more
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Marriage reduces heart attack risk
Being married or in a co-habiting relationship reduces the risk of heart attack in both men and women – whatever their age, researchers reported yesterday. Read more