Europe
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Middle-aged fitness worth the effort
Middle-aged men who step up their exercise rates can reap dividends in later life, researchers reported today. Read more
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Teenage obesity as dangerous as smoking
Obese teenagers suffer as much damage to their health as someone who smokes ten cigarettes a day, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Inflammation is a clue to ideal asthma therapy
Patients with asthma benefit from careful monitoring of their airway inflammation, experts say. Read more
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Heart op may help migraine
A heart procedure may help some patients with severe migraine, doctors reported yesterday. Read more
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Mediterranean diet may protect brain function
New evidence has come to light on the benefits of eating a so-called "Mediterranean diet". Read more
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Mums-to-be must improve lifestyle habits
Very few women follow healthy lifestyle recommendations before they get pregnant, researchers warned today. Read more
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Ragweed allergy on the rise in Europe
People in Europe are becoming increasingly allergic to ragweed, a major cause of hay fever in North America. Read more
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Natural’ perfumes can trigger allergy
Allergy to perfume may be more widespread than previously thought, says an expert. Read more
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Study reassures over fertility drug cancer risk
Women’s risk of ovarian cancer does not appear to be raised by the use of fertility drugs, new research has found. Read more
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Road noise raises heart attack risk
An individual’s risk of heart attack may be increased by high levels of road traffic noise. Read more