Europe
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Diabetes test – years early
A new test could enable doctors identify patients who are going to develop type 2 diabetes, Swedish researchers have reported. Read more
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Hope for prostate cancer treatment
A new monoclonal antibody drug is showing promise in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Black tea link to diabetes prevention
People who drink black tea may be less likely than others to develop diabetes, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Mother clue to daughter fertility
The most fertile women tend to have mothers who experience late menopause, researchers say today. Read more
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Hope for new cancer drug combos
A massive analysis of cancer drugs has thrown up several new combinations that might improve treatments, a European conference heard today. Read more
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Smoker DNA found
DNA testing is set to be used by researchers to identify smokers – and pin down the effects of the habit on a range of diseases, it was revealed today. Read more
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How activity protects elderly brains
New evidence of how physical activity helps protect the elderly from dementia is reported today. Read more
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New gene map revealed
The deciphering of the human genetic map continued to gather pace last night as an international team published a "map" of genetic variations. Read more
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Oily fish key to health benefits
The medical benefits of eating fish have been widely studied – and new research today says eating oil fish can cut the risk of stroke. Read more
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Genetic link between depression and life satisfaction
Satisfaction with life and major depression share a genetic cause, researchers have reported. Read more