Europe
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Problems of blood pressure drugs in pregnancy
Common drugs used to treat high blood pressure in pregnancy may affect a child’s future health, researchers warned today. Read more
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New jaundice guidelines urge care
Babies with jaundice need to undergo proper testing to ensure their health is not at risk, NHS advisers said today. Read more
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Heart risk from working overtime
Working overtime may be bad for the heart, researchers warn today. Read more
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Swimming babies lead in life
Babies who are taught to swim grow up with improved balance and catching ability, researchers say. Read more
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Alcohol in pregnancy linked to childhood leukemia
New research has linked drinking alcohol in pregnancy with an increased risk of children developing blood cancer. Read more
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Pressure threatens female health
Young women with high pressure jobs face a greater risk of developing heart disease than their older counterparts, researchers said today. Read more
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Aspirin link to bowel disease
Regular use of aspirin is linked to the development of an unpleasant bowel disease in a new study published today. Read more
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Pill threat to bed-room
Women who take contraceptives based on hormones may suffer ill-effects in their sex lives, researchers warned today. Read more
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Morning sickness a mother-daughter matter?
Severe morning sickness in pregnancy may run in families, researchers said today. Read more
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Australia defies death – survey
Working age men in Iceland have the lowest death rates in the world – whilst Australian rates are amongst the fastest falling, new figures showed today. Read more