Europe
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Stillbirth-antidepressant link refuted
Pregnant women who take anti-depressants do not face any increased risk of stillbirth, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Winter virus puzzle
Health experts have admitted being puzzled by the pre-Christmas surge in cases of the sickness virus, norovirus. Read more
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Elderly may flag up family cancer warning
Most cancer runs in families – even when it takes a lifetime to emerge, according to a major European study published today. Read more
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Rock’n’roll toll hits soloists hardest
Kurt Cobain and Marc Bolan may have been in bands – but it is the solo rock and pop stars who are most likely to suffer an early death, researchers report today. Read more
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Drugs don’t work – for cough
A commonly used antibiotic makes no difference to people who suffer from coughs, according to the findings of a major European study revealed today. Read more
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Celeb recipes "less nutritious" than ready meals
Popular TV chefs are serving up meals that are less nutritious than ready meals in supermarkets, it was claimed today. Read more
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‘Sit and rise’ test can predict survival chances
A simple “sit and rise” test is a good way of measuring someone’s overall state of health, according to study carried out in Brazil. Read more
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Olympians, tooth fairies and space travel
Olympians live longer than the general population, regardless of their sport or medal-winning tally, it was claimed today. Read more
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Holiday food shock warning
Allergy experts have issued a warning to party hosts and parents to take care about dangerous reactions over the holiday season. Read more
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How bullying adds to mental health toll
Bullying in the work-place is a major contributor to mental illness, researchers say today. Read more