Europe
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Acupuncture may help pregnancy pain
Acupuncture may help pregnant women suffering from pelvic girdle pain, according to new findings. Read more
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Eyes need good diet
A poor diet and too much sunlight may place the eyes at risk, British researchers warned today. Read more
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Virus breakthroughs win rewards
Researchers who discovered the viral causes of two deadly diseases are the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine. Read more
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Heart risk action plea
European experts have called on the public to ensure they know what puts them at risk of heart disease. Read more
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Hay fever link to adult asthma
Children who suffer from hay fever faced an increased risk of developing asthma as adults, researchers warned today. Read more
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Paracetamol, asthma link
Adults taking weekly paracetamol are nearly three times more likely to have asthma than those taking it less often, according to a new European study. Read more
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UK low and slow on drugs
France, Spain, Austria and Switzerland are among the best countries in Europe to obtain new cancer drugs, a major conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Opposition to Euro-drug plan
Nursing leaders have joined a campaign to prevent the public marketing of prescription drugs. Read more
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New backing for Mediterranean diet
Sticking to a Mediterranean diet may cut rates of major chronic diseases, researchers claim today. Read more
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Health threat fails to shock patients
Lifestyle work with unhealthy children can be effective – but with high-risk patients it can be disappointing, European experts were told yesterday. Read more