Europe
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Premature birth risk from binge drinking
New findings, published today, show how a baby can suffer from a mother’s binge drinking during pregnancy. Read more
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Coffee in midlife may prevent future dementia
Drinking coffee may have a protective effect against dementia, researchers have reported. Read more
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Probiotics cannot prevent allergy in young children
Giving probiotics to pregnant women and their babies is unlikely to help prevent allergies, experts say. Read more
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Arthritis has greater impact on women, study shows
Women suffer a greater burden of rheumatoid arthritis than men, new research suggests. Read more
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Spanish diet may offer healthy weight loss
A Spanish attempt to create a Mediterranean version of the Atkins’ diet has passed its first hurdle, researchers have reported. Read more
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Heart risk check for elderly should be updated
Authors of a new study suggest that the system for assessing heart disease risk in older people should be replaced. Read more
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Should new-borns be screened for heart conditions?
New-born babies could undergo routine screening for life-threatening congenital heart disease, doctors claimed today. Read more
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Low vaccination rates jeopardise measles elimination
Hopes of eliminating measles in Europe by 2010 may not be realised, European experts warned today. Read more
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Hopes raised for new lupus treatment
A promising new drug is being tested as a treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus – a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. Read more
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How a warm-up can prevent sports injuries
A specially-designed warm-up programme can cut sports injuries dramatically, say researchers. Read more