Europe
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Adoption study shows disorder risk
Adopted children can face a double risk of serious mental disorder if both their biological and adoptive families are troubled, researchers have warned. Read more
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Planned caesarean carries lowest severe bleeding risk
Severe bleeding after giving birth is much less likely with a planned caesarean, Danish researchers have found. Read more
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Gene therapy gives sight to blind
A gene therapy treatment for people with congenital blindness has now been used to give sight to both eyes, researchers announced last night. Read more
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Age – a risk factor for breast cancer death
Older women with breast cancer face a greater risk of succumbing to the disease than younger women, according to a Dutch study published today. Read more
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Consuming fish during pregnancy ‘improves’ baby brain power
Eating fish during pregnancy could bolster the infant’s intelligence, according to early findings from a major European study. Read more
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How long hours impact mind
People who work extra long hours may be stacking up their odds of suffering from bouts of major depression, Finnish researchers warned last night. Read more
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Oils neutralise heart risk from fried food
New research, published today, contradicts the widespread advice to avoid fried foods in order to protect the heart. Read more
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Female ageing genes found
Researchers have identified a host of genes linked to female ageing, it has been announced. Read more
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Bird flu research paused
Scientists have announced a two months moratorium on bird flu research following concerns about the creation of dangerous strains of the virus. Read more
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Asthma link to early growth spurt
Babies who grow quickly in the first three months of life may be at greater risk of suffering from asthma in later life. Read more