Europe
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Acupuncture appears to aid menopause
Acupuncture may help women with some menopausal symptoms, Danish researchers say today. Read more
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Long-term benefits of antivirals for chronic hepatitis C
Direct-acting antivirals reduce the risk of premature death and liver cancer among people with chronic hepatitis C, according to a major new analysis of treatment effectiveness published today. Read more
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Warning on ‘heat not burn’ tobacco devices
A new generation of e-cigarettes that use raw tobacco are as toxic as traditional cigarettes, researchers say today. Read more
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Measles poses growing threat to Europe
The numbers infected with measles across Europe trebled last year despite improvements in immunisation rates, it has been announced. Read more
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Win for football fitness drive
A gender-specific initiative for increasing men’s health has been found to be effective across several different European countries, researchers report today. Read more
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Largest gut bacteria database launches
Scientists have discovered more than 100 new gut bacteria as part of a project to create the biggest database of its kind, it was announced last night. Read more
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Heart risk varies with immune ‘clock’
An internal ‘clock’ that regulates the action of neutrophils, a type of leucocyte in the immune system, Spanish researchers have reported. Read more
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Breast cancer atrial fibrillation risk studied
A woman’s risk of atrial fibrillation increases significantly after a diagnosis of breast cancer, Danish researchers have reported. Read more
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Will Brexit harm healthy eating?
British diet will deteriorate badly after Brexit – and suffer catastrophic effects in the event of a No Deal, academics claim today. Read more
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How pregnant women benefit from vegetables and fish
Pregnant women can lower their risk of developing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia if they eat a diet rich in vegetables and fish, according to a newly published study. Read more