Europe
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Aspirin reduces heart attack risk in pneumonia patients
Aspirin can reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with pneumonia, a new study reveals today. Read more
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Stroke risk clues a decade in advance
The signs of a future stroke may be evident in cognitive tests up to ten years before illness occurs, Dutch researchers report today. Read more
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Booster vaccine targets rogue variant
The first vaccine specifically tailored to tackle a new variant of COVID-19 is now being tested on volunteers, it was announced last night. Read more
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New heart failure link to cancer
Developing heart failure may make people increasingly vulnerable to cancer, according to a major new study unveiled at a conference today. Read more
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Origins of kidney cancer types discovered
The origins of seven kidney cancer types, including rare subtypes, have been identified, confirming they originate in specific forms of developmental cells in the foetus. Read more
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Computer model can predict inherited heart diseases outcomes
A computer method can help to tailor treatments for patients with inherited heart disease, it was announced last night. Read more
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Plant-based diet could reduce COVID-19 severity
The chances of developing moderate to severe COVID-19 could be lower among people who eat a plant-based or pescatarian diet, new research has suggested. Read more
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Call for tighter e-scooter regulations following injury analysis
People are most likely to suffer e-scooter injuries at the weekend – and after drinking alcohol – doctors report today. Read more
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Hospitals urged to step up prevention of HBV infant transmission
Hospitals in major European countries may be failing to implement procedures that can prevent transmission of hepatitis B infection from mother to baby, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Mexican variant poses latest pandemic threat
A highly transmissible Mexican variant of COVID-19 has arrived in Europe, Italian researchers have warned. Read more