Europe
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Calcium levels may reveal heart/stroke risk
The level of calcium in the arteries may be an effective way of predicting risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers say today. Read more
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Dogs sniff disease
Trained sniffer dogs can detect if someone has lung cancer with a remarkable degree of accuracy, German researchers reveal today. Read more
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Binge drinking linked to poor diet
Binge drinking is associated with eating a poorer diet, according to Spanish doctors. Read more
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Aspirin does not increase IVF success
Taking aspirin is unlikely to help women undergoing in vitro fertilisation, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Herb law set to be flouted
A European crackdown on herbal treatments may be widely circumvented – denying users critical information on side-effects, British researchers say today. Read more
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Spirit link to pancrease disease
People who drink spirits rather than wine or beer face an increased risk of disease of the pancreas, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Bicycle sharing scheme save lives and reduces greenhouse gases
A public bicycle sharing scheme in Barcelona, Spain, not only cut carbon emissions it helped save lives, too. Read more
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Rheumatoid arthritis care delayed across Europe
Improvements must be made in the time it takes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Europe to be treated, researchers said today. Read more
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Heart test for "grey goo"
Britain’s Prince Charles famously condemned it as "grey goo" – and now German researchers have warned that nano-technology may pose a risk to the heart. Read more
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Flu treatment breakthrough
A newly discovered antibody may be able to combat almost all strains of flu, including swine flu, scientists have reported. Read more