Europe

  • Toughen air standards, Europe told

    Europe could face tougher air quality standards in cities following the findings of a World Health Organisation study. Read more

  • Schizophrenia scan hope

    Researchers may be on the brink of developing a scanning test for schizophrenia, it was announced today. Read more

  • Vegetarians enjoy heart protection

    Vegetarians enjoy a massively reduced risk of developing heart disease compared with others, according to findings from a major European project reported last night. Read more

  • Reticent Brits reluctant to visit GP

    People in the UK are more likely to avoid visiting the doctor through embarrassment or fear of wasting the doctor’s time than people in other countries, researchers say today. Read more

  • Severe morning sickness may affect placenta

    Severe morning sickness in the middle stage of pregnancy is linked to problems with the placenta, say researchers. Read more

  • Europe debates pill risks

    Europe-wide restrictions could be introduced on the latest contraceptives because of concerns about side-effects, it was announced yesterday. Read more

  • Bird flu research resumes

    Controversial flu research is set to resume in countries such as the Netherlands and Germany, it was announced yesterday. Read more

  • Gut bacteria linked to eczema

    Young children with eczema have a broader range of gut bacteria than others, according to a new study. Read more

  • Viagra may burn fat

    The use of Viagra may be giving men a second, unexpected, boost – around their waists, researchers say. Read more

  • How flu vaccine protects pregnant

    The new swine flu vaccine was not responsible for pregnant women suffering miscarriage and stillbirth, according to a major national study. Read more