Europe
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Mother stress risk to baby
Women with tough physical work demands face an increased risk of having small babies and premature birth, researchers warned today. Read more
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Swine flu spreads – causes mild illness
Swine flu had officially reached seven countries last night – but whether the virus would successfully take hold in new countries remained unknown. Read more
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Swine flu travels the globe
Two people with confirmed swine flu were being treated in Scotland last night and a third in Spain as the new virus reached Europe. Read more
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Fish helps male heart
Eating oily fish may help protect men against heart failure, according to new findings. Read more
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Low-risk home births ‘safe as hospital births’
Women who choose to give birth at home do not seem to face increased risks, according to the findings of a major study revealed today. Read more
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Fish oil may help in cancer surgery
Omega-3 fatty acids – found in foods such as salmon and sardines – can help stem dramatic weight loss in patients having major cancer surgery, according to a new study. Read more
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New procedure tranforming heart care – conference
Heart attack services need to be reconfigured because of the the dramatic rise in the use of a life-saving procedure, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Moderate drinking stirs the shakes
Just three drinks of alcohol a day can double the risk of getting the shakes later in life, researchers warned today. Read more
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Olive oil’s secret ingredient found
Scientists may have pinned down the source of olive oil’s legendary health benefits. Read more
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Skin allergy trigger in shampoo and soap
The rate of allergy to a common ingredient of shampoos, conditioners and soap is much higher than previously thought, a researcher has reported. Read more