Europe
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Euro lung testing call
European experts want lung testing to become a "basic right" as a major global conference on the topic convenes in the UK. Read more
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Welcome for new blood safety treatments
British experts have welcomed the development of treatments to combat the dangerous side-effects of modern blood thinning drugs. Read more
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Pregnancy drinking may not harm
New research has failed to find significant effects on young children from their mothers drinking small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy, it was announced today. Read more
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New food allergy alert
Europe is facing a dramatic increase in rates of food allergy, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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Implants cleared of cancer risk
The controversial breast implants banned in France will not cause cancer, British experts said yesterday. Read more
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Low-carb warning on cholesterol
A surge in popularity of "low-carb" diets may have contributed to rising cholesterol levels, researchers have warned. Read more
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New gene links to migraine
New genetic risk factors for migraine have been discovered by a team from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK, and colleagues in Finland. Read more
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Dental health link to cancer
Poor mouth hygiene may increase the risk of dying early from cancer, it has been claimed. Read more
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Glimmer of hope for patients with Parkinson’s disease, neurologists hear
If Parkinson’s disease is detected early and treatment started as soon as possible, it can slow down the progression of the disease, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Premature baby rate falls in just three countries
The numbers of premature babies born is rising worldwide – and has fallen in only three countries over the past 20 years, researchers say today. Read more