Europe
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Warning over fake anti-malarial drugs
Travellers visiting malaria hotspots have been warned to be on their guard after doctors in Spain treated a woman who was sold fake antimalarial drugs in Equatorial Guinea. Read more
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Cancer not accurately portrayed in the movies
Movies rarely portray survival rates of cancer accurately, a study of 82 films has revealed. Read more
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Child food supplements have limited benefit for malnourished children
Energy dense food supplements can benefit malnourished children in some ways but they may not prevent acute malnutrition, researchers have warned. Read more
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Industrial fat target for Euro-heart campaign
Levels of a dangerous industrially produced fat in European foods are falling – but are still too high, researchers warned today. Read more
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Kidney stone epidemic warning
Europe is facing a surge in kidney stone problems, urologists warned today. Read more
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Diabetes link to breast cancer
Researchers have found a link between late-onset diabetes and the risk of developing breast cancer, it was announced today. Read more
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Work stress linked to heart risk
People who work under stress are at increased risk of suffering a heart attack, a pan-European research study has concluded. Read more
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Breast screening saves lives – Euro-study
The benefits of breast-screening massively outweigh any harm it causes, according to a major review of European services published today. Read more
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Good results for inhaled pain relief in labour
A comprehensive review of the evidence has found that inhaled pain relief is safe and effective at reducing pain in the first stage of labour. Read more
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Red wine best without alcohol?
It may be the red in red wine and not the alcohol that is good for the circulation, researchers reported yesterday. Read more