Europe
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Planning in advance supports end of life care
People who plan their end of life care in advance can enjoyed improved survival and care quality, according to Danish doctors. Read more
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Worldwide measles outbreak deadly for infants
The world has been facing a "devastating" outbreak of measles, leading to thousands of deaths, according to stark new figures. Read more
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Bariatric surgery leads to heart improvements – conference
Obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery could also reverse subclinical heart dysfunction, a conference has heard. Read more
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Vaping linked to rare lung condition
Leading lung specialists have called for health authorities to withdraw approval for vaping as the first evidence emerged of a new kind of lung damage caused by the practice. Read more
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Historic samples reveal malaria spread
DNA from malaria parasites eradicated 75 years ago has shown how one of the most common forms of the disease spread from Europe to the Americas in the 15th century. Read more
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European women diagnosed late with HIV
European women in their 40s are three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV at a late stage compared to younger women, according to new figures. Read more
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Multiple sclerosis-herpes link made clearer
New research has identified a specific form of the herpes virus that is linked to multiple sclerosis. Read more
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Too many antibiotics could increase Parkinson’s risk
Excessive use of some antibiotics could increase an individual’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a Finnish study. Read more
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Statins may protect against lethal prostate disease
Statins may help protect men from the most lethal forms of prostate cancer, according to Irish researchers. Read more
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Induce at 41 weeks, RCT finds
Inducing labour at 41 weeks of gestation is significantly safer than waiting another week, according to the findings of a major Swedish randomised study published today. Read more