Europe
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How obesity causes mental decline
Obesity and high blood pressure may contribute to a steady loss of mental skills, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Breast cancer pregnancy "safe" for babies
Women with breast cancer can safely have babies after undergoing chemotherapy, researchers said today. Read more
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Cocoa could help brain function
Naturally occurring compounds in cocoa could help to improve brain function, a study out yesterday has claimed. Read more
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Universal flu vaccine hope
Scientists have taken a key step towards finding a universal flu vaccine, it was announced last night. Read more
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Drug hope for gas poisoning
An anti-angina drug could provide a treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning, French and British researchers revealed yesterday. Read more
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Spray-on skin offers hope
Scientists have developed a spray-on skin that can be use to treat wounds, it was announced today. Read more
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Valve procedure under fire
European experts have criticised a new heart valve procedure as "risky and costly". Read more
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Light pulses used to control brain
Scientists are testing new treatments for brain disorders after successfully controlling the behaviour of monkeys with light pulses. Read more
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Kidney cancer vaccine hope
New "vaccines" are showing promise as new treatments for kidney cancer, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Teenagers turn off drugs
Campaigns against drug abuse among teenagers may be having some success, according to new figures published yesterday. Read more