Europe
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Brussels hit by tobacco-gate scandal
A series of burglaries in Brussels has set "alarm bells ringing," a senior anti-smoking campaigner says today. Read more
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Hope for breast screening revolution as 3D system unveiled
Breast screening may soon be possible using 3D x-rays that deliver just 4% of the radiation of current mammography, scientists reported last night. Read more
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Female heart survival lags "significantly"
A woman’s chances of surviving a heart attack are about a third of those faced by a man, according to a major new study. Read more
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Radiotherapy benefits for male cancer
A study of prostate cancer treatment has found significant benefits from the use of routine radiotherapy after surgery, researchers reported today. Read more
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Routine health check don’t save lives – experts
A UK programme of giving middle-aged people health MOTs was cast into doubt today by a major global study. Read more
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170 million years lost to cancer – each year
Almost 170 million years of healthy life are lost to cancer across the globe each year, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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How aspirin may protect women
Women who take regular doses of aspirin may be enjoying protection against cancer of the ovaries, according to new findings from Denmark. Read more
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Did HRT cut heart disease?
Women who took hormone replacement therapy over a period of years enjoyed major benefits to their heart health, according to the findings of a new study published today. Read more
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Daily walk that boosts heart health
Walking the dog may be better than jogging at preventing heart disease, according to research published today. Read more
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Tomato may prevent stroke
People who eat large amounts of tomato may enjoy massive protection against stroke, researchers reported last night. Read more