Europe
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Slim and fit is okay – researchers
The dangers of being slim and fit have been exaggerated, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Santa may need reining in
Santa Claus needs to go on a diet, medical experts said today. Read more
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Decaf best against diabetes
People who drink large amounts of coffee and tea seem to gain protection against developing diabetes – especially if the coffee is decaf, researchers said last night. Read more
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One in ten children faces obesity
About ten per cent of English children will be obese within five years, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Appearances may not be deceptive
You may well be as young – or as old – as you look, doctors claimed today. Read more
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Robot may help beating heart ops
A new computer system may enable surgeons to operate on the beating heart, it was claimed today. Read more
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Immunotherapy may be X-factor for children
Dozens of British children are to take part in an ambitious global trial of a radical new treatment for cancer of the brain funded by a charity music single, it was announced today. Read more
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Pre-birth bacteria exposure may prevent allergies
It’s been thought for a long time that child-hood exposure to bacteria reduces the risk of asthma and allergy – but new findings suggest this begins in the womb. Read more
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Waist-line clue to heart disease
Your waist-line may give a strong clue about your risk of dying from heart disease, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Miscarriage blow, DVT hope at major conference
Three studies on drug treatments that combat blood clotting may change medical practice, a major conference was told yesterday. Read more