Europe
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Bedtime associated with heart health
Going to sleep between 10pm and 11pm is associated with a reduced risk of developing heart disease compared with earlier or later bedtimes, researchers report today. Read more
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Europe at "epicentre" of pandemic resurgence
All of Europe is now fighting a resurgence of COVID-19, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. Read more
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Twice weekly fish may reduce vascular brain damage risk
Healthy pensioners who eat two or more servings of fish a week could reduce their risk of developing vascular brain disease, according to French researchers. Read more
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Volunteers needed for international breast cancer study
A call has gone out for 10,000 volunteers in the UK to sign up to a four-year, international breast cancer study. Read more
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Oxford University to lead Parkinson’s study
Oxford University is to lead a major global research project into Parkinson’s disease, it has been announced. Read more
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Penicillin discovery offers new antibiotic hope
British scientists have announced a “breakthrough” discovery about penicillin, opening the way for new designer antibiotics. Read more
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Alcohol is one of the biggest risk factors for breast cancer
Women should decrease their alcohol intake to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, the World Health Organization has urged. Read more
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Heart attack link to high cholesterol during pregnancy
High maternal cholesterol in pregnancy is associated with increased cardiac risk among young adult offspring, Italian researchers warn today. Read more
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Statins could reduce COVID-19 mortality risk
Statins have been linked to a reduced risk of death from COVID-19, according to a new Swedish study. Read more
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Heart defect poses low risk in pregnancy
There is "reassuringly low" maternal mortality among women with congenital heart disease during pregnancy and birth, according to an analysis published today. Read more