Europe
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Scientists track multi drug resistant E.coli
The largest genomic survey yet of E.coli has found that antibiotic resistance has been steadily increasing over the past 16 years, researchers warn today. Read more
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Call to compare vaccine thrombosis and viral risk
Two Scandinavian countries that halted the use of the Oxford vaccine suffered 11 excess events for every 100,000 vaccinations, according to a new analysis of the thrombotic risks associated with the programme, published today. Read more
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Protein enables radiotherapy benefit in breast cancer
Low levels of a specific protein are associated with particularly good results of radiotherapy in women with early-stage breast cancer, a new Swedish study has shown. Read more
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Loneliness linked to cancer in men
Men who suffer chronic loneliness may face an increased cancer risk, according to a new study. Read more
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Ovarian cancer drug could be used against other cancers
A drug used to treat ovarian and breast cancers could be used to tackle other cancers with particular genetic defects, including a common kidney cancer, a study published today has shown. Read more
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Migraine associated with high blood pressure post-menopause
Women who are prone to migraines before they go through the menopause may have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure afterwards, a new French study has claimed. Read more
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Unconscious wakefulness linked to heart disease deaths in women
Women who experience more frequent and longer periods of cortical arousal during night-time sleep have an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, researchers report today. Read more
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Pandemic may “drag on” – expert warns
The COVID-19 pandemic could “drag on”, an expert has warned as the world passed three million reported deaths. Read more
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Shift workers’ heart health linked to body clock
The risk of heart disease becomes greater the more an individual works outside of their natural body clock, new research suggests. Read more
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Composition of gut microbiome linked to diet
Researchers have carried out a study looking for links between individual foods, specific gut bacteria, and certain inflammatory illnesses. Read more