Europe
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Drug-resistant flu in Asia
Three countries have now reported the emergence of drug-resistant strains of swine flu, the World Health Organisation has announced. Read more
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More should take cholesterol drugs – researchers
Supposedly healthy people should take cholesterol-lowering drugs – if they are at risk of heart disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Ovarian transplant boost
New techniques are set to improve the effectiveness of ovarian transplant procedures, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Caesarean birth may affect immune system
Birth by Caesarean section leads to genetic changes that may affect a baby’s future health, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Early infection protects against allergies
Infection with a common virus at an early age helps protect children against developing allergies, according to new findings. Read more
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Olives not fish key to Mediterranean health
Some components of the so-called Mediterranean diet are more beneficial than others, researchers reported today. Read more
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How music boosts the circulation
Doctors have suspected for a while that music can be good for the heart – now a detailed study has given new clues. Read more
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Euro-confusion over coma patients
Doctors and health professionals across Europe have little agreement on key issues about the treatment of coma patients, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Nurses celebrate sharps deal
Nurses are celebrating a European deal aimed at reducing injuries from needles and sharp industries. Read more
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Healthy blood cells from patient’s skin cells
Scientists have developed a new method of producing healthy blood cells from skin cells of patients with a rare blood disorder. Read more