Europe
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Gene/smoking link to arthritis
New research has highlighted a possible new genetic link to rheumatoid arthritis. Read more
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Bone disease poorly treated – Euro-conference
Most people with osteoporosis do not get the right treatment, a European medical conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Heart failure a growing problem
Growing rates of obesity and diabetes will lead to a surge in numbers of patients being treated for heart failure, a British expert has told a European conference. Read more
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Warning over caffeinated chewing gum
Italian doctors warn today of the dangers of stimulant chewing gums containing caffeine. Read more
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Test-tube baby boom
Test-tube baby treatments are booming around the world – and result in nearly a quarter of a million children annually, according to figures published today. Read more
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Supplements that boost bones – Vienna conference
People who need to protect the health of their bones need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements together, a European conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Ante-natal relaxation classes questioned
Antenatal relaxation classes in preparation for childbirth may not be as effective as hoped, researchers warned today. Read more
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Menopause timing genes found
New genetic findings may help predict when a woman is likely to face her menopause, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Fish and sunshine boost brain
Fish and sunshine may hold the key to a healthy brain late in life – for men at least, British researchers report today. Read more
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Obese mothers raise childhood asthma risk
Mothers who are obese have a higher than normal rate of asthmatic children, researchers warned yesterday. Read more