Europe
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Child asthma improves by parks
City-dwelling children with asthma are likely to benefit from living close to a park or green space, a European conference is to hear. Read more
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Brain-altering gene discovered
A newly identified genetic disease is responsible for altering brain size and potential developmental delay, British researchers report today. Read more
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Height link to thromboembolism
Researchers believe they may have found a link between height and risk of venous thromboembolism. Read more
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Foetal gene linked to pre-eclampsia
Norwegian researchers say they have found a gene in foetuses that can contribute to a pregnant woman developing pre-eclampsia. Read more
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Sleep quality link to heart risk
People who do not get enough restful sleep may be at a raised risk of ischaemic heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests. Read more
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Hyperlipidaemia linked to low breast cancer rates
Women with high cholesterol levels enjoy a high level of protection against breast cancer – possibly because of the treatments they take, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Aggressive LDL reduction backed at conference
Aggressive reduction of LDL cholesterol levels is safe – and reduces cardiovascular events, a major European conference has been told. Read more
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HDL not so healthy – study
High levels of high density lipoprotein, the supposedly healthy form of cholesterol, in the body are linked with significantly increased mortality risk, according to a Danish study. Read more
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Mixed findings on health check effectiveness
Screening for diabetes and cardiovascular disease does not noticeably reduce mortality rates – but does help those diagnosed with diabetes, according to major research studies published last night. Read more
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Lack of research on vaginal seeding
Vaginal seeding should not be recommended by health care professionals as the risks are still unclear, European experts warn today. Read more