Europe

  • Breast fails to beat MS

    Italian researchers have dashed hopes that women with multiple sclerosis may gain protection from the disease through breast-feeding. Read more

  • Dental health linked to pregnancy success

    Keeping the teeth and gums healthy may play a big role in ensuring successful conception, a conference heard yesterday. Read more

  • Science struggles to beat age pregnancy problem

    Women who are past their mid-30s may struggle to achieve successful pregnancy from one of the most advanced "test-tube" techniques, a major European conference heard today. Read more

  • End animal antibiotic abuse call

    The world’s nations need to end the routine use of antibiotics on farm animals to help keep humans safe from infection, a major summit said last week. Read more

  • Bug that prevents asthma

    The elimination of a stomach ulcer bug from western society may be fuelling increasing rates of asthma and allergy, according to a European study. Read more

  • Pine tree powder for hay fever

    A powder from pine trees can help protect children from hay fever, according to Swedish researchers. Read more

  • Row over child food adverts

    Food companies desperate for business are breaching agreements on advertising to children across Europe, it was claimed today. Read more

  • Diabetes spread conundrum

    The number of people worldwide with diabetes has doubled in the last 30 years, according to an analysis published as further research raised questions about the best way to treat the growing problem. Read more

  • Lean may not mean health

    Being lean may not always mean being safe from heart disease, researchers said today. Read more

  • Europe’s midlife crisis

    Middle-aged Europe is facing an epidemic of depression – and it may not be linked to the continent’s economic troubles, according to a new analysis. Read more