Europe
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Warning on pancreatic cancer risks
Europe faces an increasing toll of deaths of women from pancreatic cancer – although the UK is doing better at containing the disease, experts warn today. Read more
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Thousands of new gut virus species identified
More than 140,000 virus species that live in the human gut have been identified – more than half of which are new to science, a new study revealed last night. Read more
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Neanderthal descendants get COVID protection
Descendants of Neanderthals may enjoy some genetic protection against the COVID-19 virus, according to a new scientific study. Read more
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Different growth pattern for IVF children
Children born as a result of fertility treatment may have marginally different growth patterns to others, according to a new study. Read more
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Promising biomarkers could diagnose mild traumatic brain injury
Specific plasma microRNAs have been found to be diagnostic biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injury, according to researchers in Finland. Read more
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Gene variants found to increase Addison’s disease risk
Nine gene variants have been found to increase the risk of developing Addison’s disease, according to the largest genetic study to date on patients with the disorder. Read more
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Opioids and macrolides ‘safe’ in pregnancy
No links have been found between taking prescription opioids or macrolide antibiotics during pregnancy and an increased risk of major birth defects, two new studies report today. Read more
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Asthma linked to antibiotic exposure in utero
Children born to women who took antibiotics in mid or late pregnancy may have a raised risk of asthma, researchers report today. Read more
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New device can stop accidental cerebrospinal fluid leaks
A device that can quickly rectify accidental cerebrospinal fluid leaks during an epidural is to be tested on humans, following successful animal tests. Read more
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12 week vaccine booster delay unexpectedly effective
The British government gambled correctly when it decided to extend the interval for booster vaccine doses to 12 weeks, according to a significant new analysis. Read more