Europe
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Gene found for early-onset Alzheimer’s
A gene that causes early-onset of Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered by a French research team. Read more
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Asthma vaccination targets dust mite
French researchers say they have developed a vaccine that could counter the effect of house dust mites on asthma patients. Read more
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Fruits that protect the brain
Berries, tea and red wine seem to help protect men from developing Parkinson’s disease, British researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Simple device may prevent pregnancy problems
A simple pessary can play a key role in preventing premature birth in some high-risk pregnant women, researchers say today. Read more
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Fast food link to depression
Eating fast food significantly increases the risk of becoming depressed, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Scientists seek ‘feel full’ foods
A major European project will develop and test new food products that can control the appetite in a bid to find new ways of tackling the epidemic of obesity, it has been announced. Read more
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Extend HPV vaccination – researchers
Thousands more women – and even men – should be offered the new cervical cancer vaccine because of its extra benefits, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Flu vaccine link to sleep problem
A swine flu vaccine may cause a sleep condition in children, researchers claimed last night. Read more
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Heart attack survivors benefit from daily tipple
Moderate drinking appears to be linked with lower risk of death following heart attack, researchers say today. Read more
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TB alert as numbers grow
Britain may face a resurgent TB problem, according to figures released today. Read more