Europe
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Chronic lung disease needs attention
Experts on lung disease published a new book on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to mark World COPD Day this week. Read more
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Alcohol may protect male heart
Regular drinking of alcohol by men may cut their risk of heart disease by as much as a third, according to the results of a major European study published today. Read more
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Exercise "safe" for pregnant women
Pregnant women can safely undertake low-level exercise until their baby is born, researchers said last night. Read more
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Walking speed linked to elderly survival
New evidence, reported today has underlined the importance of fitness in older age. Read more
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Northern winter spreads flu pandemic
More than 6,000 deaths from swine flu have now been reported worldwide as the virus spreads rapidly through the northern hemisphere, it has been announced. Read more
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Women’s heart Euro-summit
Not enough research is done into heart disease in women, experts will tell a major European conference this week. Read more
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Vaccine protects pregnant as flu epidemic hits new country
A swine flu vaccine works well with pregnant women – a key risk group in the pandemic – after just one dose, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Nurse-bots under development
A nurse robot with sympathetic facial expressions is among mechanical hospital workers being developed worldwide, it was reported today. Read more
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Improved weight loss drug targets hormones
Trial results are looking promising for a new drug to treat obesity, researchers have reported. Read more
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Doubts over benefit of low alcohol intake
New findings challenge the theory that drinking a little alcohol may be good for the health. Read more