Europe
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How dancing boosts girls
Dancing can make a big difference to the mental health of teenage girls, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Pregnancy sunshine may not protect babies
Pregnant women in northern countries need to get sunlight to protect themselves – but this may not help their babies, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Warning on pregnancy vitamin
Vitamin C deficiency may be a major cause of brain damage to new babies, researchers have warned. Read more
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New drive to cut antibiotic use
Doctors are being given new advice today on the best use of antibiotics in advance of a European drive. Read more
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Young heart family checks urged
The families of people who died of sudden heart-related illnesses at a young age need checking for heart disease, researchers warned today. Read more
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New diabetes heart disease warning
Patients with heart disease should be screened for diabetes repeatedly, European experts said today. Read more
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Global call for fake drug action
Experts call today for international action to tackle the trade in fake drugs. Read more
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Stroke link to hip op studied
Patients who undergo total hip replacement face a high risk of stroke, British researchers warned last night. Read more
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Call for global infection research boost
Drug-resistant strains of bacteria that cause meningitis are on the rise, an expert warns today. Read more
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Healthy eating drive success "small but measurable"
Several British initiatives to encourage healthy eating have achieved measurable success, according to the findings of a major European research project. Read more