Europe
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Web blamed for vaccine crisis
Internet health information may help many patients – but it is causing problems for vaccination programmes, a European health summit heard yesterday. Read more
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Medicine "over-specialised" – Euro-summit
Medicine is becoming over-specialised and needs "multi-morbidity" physicians, a European health summit heard yesterday. Read more
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Blood pressure warning for pregnancy
Children born to mothers with high blood pressure may suffer from mental disability throughout their lives, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Indoor sunbeds linked to three skin cancer types
Further evidence has shown the dangers of using indoor tanning booths, researchers warn today. Read more
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Cost of cancer to Europe
Europe spends 124 billion Euros a year on treating cancer, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Tranquilliser link to dementia
A popular drug for anxiety is linked to a massive increase in risk of the elderly developing dementia, researchers warned today. Read more
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No need to screen older drivers, says expert
An expert in geriatric medicine is arguing against the mass screening of older drivers. Read more
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Fruit and vegetables reduce heart attack risk in women
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack among women, a Swedish study has found. Read more
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Urban Europeans exposed to harmful air pollutants
Almost a third of people living in towns and cities across Europe are exposed to harmful air pollutants, a report by the European Environment Agency has revealed. Read more
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New migraine wine theory
People with migraine who want to drink wine may find the sweet kind helps spare them headaches, researchers have reported. Read more