Europe
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Coffee may combat diabetes
People with diabetes may help prevent themselves from mental degeneration by drinking caffeine, researchers suggested yesterday. Read more
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Jogging can extend life, claims study
Joggers live for longer, Danish research has concluded. Read more
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Overdue babies may risk behaviour problems
Being born after 42 weeks’ gestation may be linked to an increased risk of behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood, researchers warn today. Read more
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Adolescents need support to stay healthy
Young people in Europe and North America face major health inequalities, according to a report published today. Read more
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Aspirin may combat bowel cancer
New findings, published today, reinforce the potential benefits of aspirin for patients with bowel cancer. Read more
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Week focuses on boosting vaccination
More than 180 countries are taking part in World Immunisation Week this week, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Smoke heart harm reduction call
Researchers have come up with ideas for reducing the harm caused by smoking to the heart, including changes to exercise and diet. Read more
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Healthy foods that protect against heart disease and stroke
Increasing fibre intake and eating low-fat dairy foods could help to protect against heart disease and stroke, two new reports from Sweden have shown. Read more
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Statin therapy benefits heart surgery patients
Giving statins in advance to heart surgery patients improves outcomes, says a new review of the evidence. Read more
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MS patients get "no benefit" from fish oil
A study of supplements for multiple sclerosis has found no beneficial effect from fish oils – omega-3 fatty acids, researchers report today. Read more