Europe
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Doubts over fish oil for heart patients
Eating oily fish is thought to be good for the heart – but may make little difference once someone has suffered a heart attack, researchers have warned. Read more
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Short-term overeating may alter body shape
A short period of binge eating can cause long-term changes to body shape – piling on fat in unwanted places, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Deadly toll of migraine
People who suffer migraines involving visual disturbances face an increased risk of death from heart disease or stroke, researchers warned today. Read more
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Coffee boost for arteries
Elderly people who drink moderate amounts of rich dark coffee can improve the health of their arteries, researchers have reported. Read more
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No joy for chocaholics in heart study
Middle-aged women may protect their hearts by eating small amounts of dark chocolate, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Midwives condemn home-birth backlash
A midwife leader has launched a strong defence of home births amid concern of a global movement against them. Read more
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Weight drug problems pose research issues
Researchers have revealed details of a major study that sought to test the impact of a weight loss drug on heart disease – but was stopped amid concern at suicide rates. Read more
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Cooling weather strains hearts
A slight cooling of the weather can trigger dozens of heart attacks, researchers warned today. Read more
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Complicated pregnancy linked to depression
Women who experience complications during pregnancy and birth face an increased risk of postnatal depression, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Plans to fight neglected diseases in Africa
Research on neglected tropical diseases has received a boost thanks to a new 850,000 Euro initiative based in Africa. Read more